REIDS FINE FOODSTHE SKINNY: You can call in your order, fax your order or email your order to grocery@reids.com. Requires a minimum purchase of $25.

HOURS: Store hours Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; deliveries subject to availability.

MORE INFO: www.reids.com/reidsgrocery1; (704) 377-1312

SERVICE AREA: Charlotte region including outlying counties

STORE LOCATION: Seventh Street Station, uptown Charlotte

FEES: Start at $12 and go up based on distance and time involved in making a delivery. Extra charge for high-rise deliveries.

LOWES FOODS

THE SKINNY: offers delivery and store pick-up in a growing number of areas

HOURS: Foods to Go pick-up service is available Monday through Saturday. Orders must be placed by 3 p.m. for same day pick up service.what about delivery

MORE INFO: www.lowesfoodstogo.com. Call (704) 882-2663 in the Charlotte area; 704-987-8343 in the Cornelius area

SERVICE AREA: Delivers to these zip codes: 28226, 28202, 28204, 28203, 28207, 28209, 28211, 28205, 28212, 28227, 28270, 28210, 28277, 28105, 28104, 28134, 28079, 28031, 28036 and 28078.

STORE LOCATIONS: See website for stores that offer the pick-up service.

FEES: $5.95 fee for online ordering with pickup.

HARRIS TEETER

THE SKINNY: Send your grocery list online. Then, for a small fee, personal shoppers will buy your stuff and you can go pick it up.

More info: www.harristeeter.com/shopping/express lane

STORE LOCATIONS: Jetton Village, Mallard Creek, Matthews Festival, Morrison Plantation, Morrocroft Village, Providence Commons, Regency Village, Steele Croft, Stonecrest, Town Center Plaza, Cannon Crossroads, the Village at Byers Creek and Davidson Commons

FEES: Free for first time users, $5 after that.

ABSOLUTE ORGANICS

THE SKINNY: Offers free delivery of certified organic produce boxes, consisting of 6-7 different vegetables and 4-5 different fruits each week. Deliveries can be tailored to individual likes and dislikes. Three sizes are available: $30, $40, and $50 boxes that can be delivered either weekly or bi-weekly.

MORE INFO: www.theabsoluteorganics.com or call (704) 470-4963 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

SERVICE AREA: Charlotte, Lake Norman and surrounding areas including Concord, Mooresville, Huntersville, Davidson, Cornelius, and Gastonia. Also the Hickory area, including Conover, Newton, Lincolnton, and Denver.

FEES: $30 to $50, depending on the size of the box.

NOTE: This list was updated in March 2008. To make a change or add a new listing, please e-mail michelle@momscharlotte.com. Put “grocery stores” in the subject line. Thanks!