Walgreens

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the late afternoon shadows of a typical Walgreens parking lot, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in one of the shopping carts. A small, brightly wrapped package seemed out of place among the usual bottles and cans. Curious, he picked it up and saw a note that read: ‘For your late-night snack break.’ Inside was a bag of freshly baked cookies. Turns out, an anonymous neighbor had been leaving treats for the staff as a thank-you for their hard work. The delivery driver grinned, thinking, ‘Now THAT’s what I call good customer service!’

2. Late one night, an overnight stocker was restocking shelves when he noticed something odd. A nearby Walgreens sign seemed to wink at him every few minutes. Curious, he followed the blinking light around the corner and found a small, mischievous squirrel sitting on top of the sign. The next morning, everyone in the neighborhood teased him about his late-night encounter with ‘the Walgreens winker.’

3. In the early morning hours, a Walgreens pharmacist heard a strange noise coming from behind the counter. Curious, he peeked around and found an elderly neighbor who had accidentally locked himself out of his apartment. After letting him in, they shared a cup of coffee, and the pharmacist learned that sometimes the quietest moments bring unexpected company.

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver was unloading boxes in the dimly lit Walgreens loading bay, he felt a sudden chill and heard whispers echoing through the empty aisles. Curious, he followed the sound to the pharmacy counter where an old photo of a smiling pharmacist named ‘Sam’ greeted customers. Startled, the driver asked if anyone else had seen or heard anything unusual. A nearby neighbor chuckled, saying, “Oh, that’s just Sam’s ghost—everyone knows he never leaves.” The delivery guy smiled, relieved it wasn’t something more sinister, and thought, ‘At least I won’t be late for my next break!’