Kroger

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another morning at Kroger when an early bird shopper noticed something odd. As she walked down the cereal aisle, she overheard a delivery driver whispering to himself: 'Gotta get these boxes stacked just right—can’t let anyone see!' Curious, she followed him discreetly around the store. Soon enough, he stopped in front of a shelf and pretended to adjust some cans while surreptitiously checking his phone. Turns out, he was playing Tetris with virtual boxes of cereal! When asked later, he sheepishly admitted it was his secret way to unwind during long shifts.

2. It was a chilly autumn afternoon in the grocery aisles of Kroger when a delivery driver noticed something peculiar on the floor. He bent down to inspect it more closely and found an old, dusty kite stuck between boxes of cereal. With a smile, he picked up the kite and thought, ‘Who left this here? A neighbor’s kid maybe?’ He walked over to the customer service desk and asked if anyone had reported a lost toy. The clerk laughed and said, “No sir, but I bet someone will be happy to find their wayward kite today.”

3. It was a quiet Sunday morning at Kroger when a delivery driver heard an odd humming sound coming from one of the refrigerated sections. Curious, he approached and noticed that one of the frozen pizzas had started dancing to some unseen music. Turns out, it was just an old neighbor’s forgotten birthday present, still plugged into the outlet. The delivery driver laughed, unplugged the pizza, and left with a promise to deliver it personally next week.

4. It was a typical weekday morning at Kroger when a regular spotted something peculiar in one of the shopping carts. As he wheeled past the dairy section, he noticed a small envelope taped inside the handle. Curious, he opened it and found a note scribbled in childish handwriting: ‘Forgot my lunch money again.’ Turns out, little Timmy from next door had left his weekly allowance behind. The regular smiled, paid for the milk and cookies, and slipped the envelope back into the cart with a wink at Timmy’s mom who was checking out nearby.