This Easter Sunday, falling on April 20, many businesses in the U.S. will either close or reduce their hours despite it not being a federal holiday. Major retailers like Target, Aldi, and Best Buy will be closed, while Walmart, Kroger’s, and Food Lion remain open with possible variations in local store hours. Most fast-food chains such as McDonald’s and Taco Bell will operate, but some sit-down restaurants might adjust their schedules. Financial institutions generally stay closed on Sundays, including Easter, though online banking remains accessible. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq follow their usual weekend closure. Postal services like USPS and FedEx limit operations, maintaining only critical express services. With Americans expected to spend $23.6 billion on Easter, checking business statuses beforehand is advisable.

The FDA is reportedly planning to end most of its routine food safety inspections, potentially outsourcing this responsibility to state and local authorities, according to multiple federal health officials speaking with CBS News. These plans, which may require congressional funding, come amidst agency reorganization following significant layoffs under the Trump administration's efforts to reduce federal workforce size. The FDA denies suspending routine inspections, stating it remains committed to ensuring critical programs continue during this reorganization. For years, the agency has explored shifting routine food inspections to states, allowing reallocation of resources towards higher-priority and foreign inspections, building on existing contracts with 43 states and Puerto Rico.

Alpha Gamma Delta has partnered with Table to Table, New Jersey’s largest food rescue organization, to combat food shortages and hunger. This collaboration began after a social media post connected the sorority with Table to Table, whose mission aligns with the sorority's focus on fighting hunger. Through this partnership, Alpha Gamma Delta participates in weekly food rescues, collecting fresh, nutritious food from local institutions and delivering it to those in need. They also host sandwich-making events, creating hundreds of meals for the community. Members emphasize the importance of providing nutritious food for overall well-being and appreciate the frequent opportunities to positively impact lives. The sorority plans to continue this partnership, engaging further with the community and demonstrating their commitment to philanthropy.