ARLINGTON, Tenn. — A powerful winter storm is bearing down on the Mid-South, and grocery stores are bracing for the impact, as shoppers flock to stock up on essentials before the storm hits.  Kroger is stocking up on essentials, but will they have enough to meet demand? At the new Arlington Kroger, communications manager George Brown says the store is preparing for a rush of customers. Winter storm latest: Several inches of snow expected Brown says he keeps a close eye on the weather forecast and works to ensure the store has plenty of supplies on hand. “We kind of do a game of Tetris by getting trucks in and everything in place before the storm so that it’s there, so we can have it there during the storm and then refilling quickly after the storm," he said. Brown says, despite a recent temporary shutdown at one of their distribution centers due to a fatal stabbing, the store has rebounded and is ready for the storm. some items, like eggs and milk, tend to fly off the shelves quickly. But he assures customers they'll do their best to maintain a steady supply. Man stabbed to death at Kroger Distribution Center after argument with coworker over football “We did have some service interruptions because the distribution center was closed for a few days," he said. "We appreciate our customers understanding that we have rebounded from that, and we are stocking shelves trying to make sure everything is stocked before the snow hits.” We spoke with several shoppers who are preparing for the worst, including long-time Kroger shopper Susie May, who gave advice on what you should get in these situations.  "Milk, bread, water, sandwich meat, anything that if the power went out you can sit outside in the cold and it won’t ruin and you can still have it to eat,” she said. MLGW chief says utility is ‘well prepared’ for cold, asks customers to drip faucets Another shopper, Major Mayfield, says customers should make sure to get everything they needs for before it’s too late. “You never know, you may not make it to the store on that day if you’re one of those last-minute shoppers," Mayfield said. "Certain items like milk will fly off the shelves, eggs, toast, and if you have kids you have to get cereal and things like that.”