Save-A-Lot

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Save-A-Lot is usually empty, a delivery driver noticed something strange: the milk aisle seemed to be rearranging itself. Curious, he watched as cartons slowly shifted themselves onto higher shelves. By morning, every gallon was neatly stacked above eye level—clearly someone’s idea of perfect organization. The next day, when asked why he did it, an anonymous neighbor shrugged and said, ‘Just trying to save you some time, pal.’

2. Late one night, while unloading groceries at Save-A-Lot, the delivery driver heard an eerie humming coming from the freezer section. Curious but cautious, he peered inside only to see rows of cans dancing in perfect syncopation. As he watched, dumbfounded, a can rolled towards him and whispered, ‘Hey, bro, don’t you want some savings?’ Startled, he jumped back, knocking over a display of chips. A nearby customer chuckled, saying, ‘That’s what they all say.’

3. At midnight, when Save-A-Lot’s shelves were empty and silent, a delivery driver heard a soft humming coming from the backroom. Curious, he approached, only to discover rows of cans swaying gently as if dancing to an invisible tune. As he watched in amazement, the cans seemed to form a perfect circle, creating a tiny whirlwind that blew a piece of paper into his face. Startled, he picked it up—only to see handwriting reading: ‘Thanks for saving us!’ Turns out, it was just a prank by a neighbor who loved their free samples.’

4. In the early morning, when Save-A-Lot was quiet as can be, a delivery driver heard a soft giggle coming from the aisles. Curious, he looked around but saw nothing. Then, out of nowhere, a small voice whispered, ‘Mommy, why does that banana smile back at us?’ The delivery driver scanned the shelves, but only bananas seemed to be smiling back. Shaking his head with a laugh, he thought it must’ve been his imagination. Suddenly, another whisper echoed through the store: 'Daddy, don’t you see? All these apples are winking!'