South Deering Food Mart

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular asked the cashier, ‘Why does that delivery driver always wave at me from across the street?’ The cashier shrugged and replied, ‘I’ve never noticed him waving.’ The regular nodded thoughtfully, then said, ‘Maybe he’s just trying to tell me it’s my turn to cross the street!’ Everyone laughed as they walked out, leaving behind only the sound of friendly banter and the occasional mysterious wave.

2. One day, an elderly lady shopping alone heard over the store’s PA system: ‘Attention, customers! Our cheese selection has been visited by someone with excellent taste.’ The old lady smiled and thought, 'Someone must be having a great time in our cheese section!' Later that evening, her neighbor popped by for coffee and mentioned hearing the same announcement. They both laughed, realizing it was probably just one of those friendly delivery drivers pulling pranks.

3. In the early hours of one foggy morning, a South Deering Food Mart employee heard a strange humming noise coming from the freezer section. Curious, he walked towards it—only to discover a bag of frozen peas singing 'Happy Birthday' in perfect harmony. As he approached, the hum grew louder and more distinct—a clear tenor voice joined in, harmonizing with the peas. Startled but intrigued, the worker reached for the bag, only to realize that it was empty. Turns out, an enthusiastic delivery driver had left his headphones behind.

4. In the early hours of one foggy morning, a South Deering Food Mart employee noticed something odd. A small dog kept circling the dairy section, sniffing intently at each carton of milk. When he approached, the dog looked up and barked once—then calmly walked away, leaving behind a trail of tiny footprints in the dewy grass. Later that day, when no one was around, an old delivery driver saw those same prints leading into the stockroom. Curious, he followed them—and found himself standing knee-deep in sour cream. The legend grew: some nights, the ghost of a long-lost pet still roams the aisles, ensuring everything’s fresh.