Kroger Health, the health care division of The Kroger Co., recently announced plans to expand its drive-thru COVID-19 testing model.

As part of the expansion, Kroger Health now offers free testing sites; one in Fort Worth began May 7, and one in Dallas began May 9 with plans to perform over 1,000 tests at each site weekly.

“I am thrilled that Kroger has stepped up to provide more public testing, and I am particularly pleased that the company selected a site in South Dallas, which will be a boon to our historically underserved residents who are especially vulnerable to this pandemic.”

“Kroger’s been a tremendous partner in keeping us all fed and now is stepping up to provide much needed testing in Southern and Central Dallas in partnership with CitySquare, Dallas County and the City of Dallas,” said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.

Kroger has determined that this testing methodology is beneficial as it increases the number of tests that can be provided while also conserving the amount of personal protective equipment that is utilized.