Silver State City Food Company

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock, he heard an odd humming noise coming from inside the empty aisles of Silver State City Food Company. Curious, he cracked open the door just enough for a peek—and saw shelves slowly swaying back and forth, almost like they were dancing. As he watched in amazement, a can of corn seemed to tip its hat before rolling down an aisle toward him. Startled, the driver jumped back, but then noticed a friendly smile on his neighbor’s face—an old man pushing a shopping cart filled with groceries. ‘Just helping things get organized,’ chuckled the neighbor. The delivery driver shook his head, smiling, realizing it was just another late-night Silver State City adventure.

2. Late one night, an exhausted delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock of Silver State City Food Company. As he unloaded boxes, he heard an unexpected announcement over the store’s PA system: ‘Attention, shoppers! Due to an urgent shortage, our last can of moonshine has just been restocked!’ Curious, the driver looked around but saw no one. Just as he was about to grab a can for himself, a voice crackled from the speaker: 'And remember, only one per customer!' Turning red with laughter, he finished his shift and drove home, muttering that maybe next time he’d better check if moonshine is really on the shelves.'

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock, he noticed something odd—an empty shopping cart slowly rolling down the aisle. Curious, the driver followed it until he saw an old man pushing another full cart in the opposite direction. ‘Hey,’ he called out, ‘you dropped your cart!’ The man turned around with a smile and replied, ‘No, sonny, I’m just helping Silver State clear its shelves for the night.’

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock and noticed something strange: the store’s neon sign kept flickering on and off like it had a mind of its own. Curious, he got out of his truck and approached the sign. Just as he did, the lights flashed brightly—and then, in big bold letters, spelled out ‘FREE CHIPS!’ Startled, the driver laughed and shook his head. From inside, someone called, ‘Hey! Don’t forget to grab some chips on your way out!’ Turns out, it was just an old trick from a neighbor who liked free snacks after hours.