PEMBERVILLE, Ohio — A meat store in Northwest Ohio has been swamped since the coronavirus outbreak began.

• Frobose Meat Locker raises cattle and produces a lot of its own meat or relies on local farms for its supply
• The business has had to adjust, like only allowing three customers in the store at one time, and opening doors early for at-risk customers
• The restrictions have not slowed business

"We’re just kind of wore out. We’re just tired of being tired," said Ben Frobose, owner of Fobrose Meat Locker. "We’re not necessarily overwhelmed, but we’re overwhelmed with the amount of people coming in constantly. Not that we don’t like the business by any means, trust me, we definitely like having the business. But we like it to be on our terms instead of these terms that are going on right now."

Across the country, several large meat processors have closed down because of coronavirus cases. Frobose does have a concern that supply could be limited nationwide, but says the meat locker is still stocked.

"Smaller markets like us, you know, we’re either producing it ourselves or buying directly from the producer. So the likelihood of us having a shortage is considerably less than, you know, your larger retailers," said Frobose. "Obviously, there’s a concern, but we’re not worried about running out. Ever. So that gives the consumer a peace of mind when they’re coming in here."

And while the hours and operation have changed, Frobose is still maintaining its social media presence. While not posting as much, you’ll still find the funny “unneighborhood cookout," video, as well as a joke about sharing safety masks made out of bacon.

"They always say laughter is the best medicine and it truly is. I always tell people you can’t take yourself too seriously or you’re never gonna get out alive. So we try to laugh as much as possible. And even when I was doing other social media, we try to interject as much humor as possible," Frobrose said.