Minutes after PM Narendra Modi announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown on March 24, people across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane were thronging vegetable markets, general stores and medical shops to stock up on essentials. With supplies falling short and authorities taking precautions overcrowding, it has been a challenge to bag that loaf of bread that will see you through breakfast. 

Mid-day is putting together a comprehensive list of grocers, fruits and vegetable suppliers, medical stores and takeaways — suburb and neighbourhood wise — to tell what’s open and functioning, so you don’t return empty-handed.