To those affected by the last round of layoffs, Kroger is planned to offer severance.
Personally I was in KTD but they are offering 1 month per yr and x percent on your bonus plus any remaining time off.
I expect to receive the documents soon so I don't know how this effects unemployment claims. Please check your state and read before you sign anything or get a lawyer first.
26 weeks of part pay is a plus but it may be less than your severance so you may need to pick.
Be advised they are not withholding taxes on your severance so account for that yourself or your lawyer (preferred).