So how early do you have to get there and how many times a week can you go

You have to arrive before closing to be accepted. If it's your 1st time, call to see what the cut off time will be for that day. You can go 2 times in 7 days. They need to raise their compensation. It's been the same for years. Cost of living has gone up, minimum raise has gone up and what they charge for products has gone up. But they have not raised compensation.

Do they give you, your money on the day you visit? Even if it’s your first time ?

So how much do they give you