The UPS Store

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a little boy walked into The UPS Store and asked for a box. When he opened it, out popped a tiny package addressed simply to ‘Someone Who Feels Lonely.’ The little boy took the package home and carefully unwrapped it. Inside was a small note that read: 'Dear Friend, I found you in the mail today.' Below were three cookies and a handwritten card saying, 'Welcome to our neighborhood!' Turns out, his next-door neighbor had been leaving surprise packages like these for months, hoping someone would notice.

2. A delivery driver pulled up to The UPS Store one afternoon with an unusual package. As he approached the counter, he noticed a small, curious dog peering in through the window. ‘Is anyone here?’ asked the delivery driver, smiling at the little paws tapping on the glass. A clerk appeared and said, ‘Just me, pal.’ They exchanged smiles as the dog wagged its tail and barked softly. Turns out it was just a neighbor’s pet who’d accidentally followed him inside. After some quick explanations, everyone had a good laugh—even the dog seemed relieved.

3. A delivery driver pulled up to The UPS Store one afternoon with an unusual package. As he approached the counter, a small dog sitting outside yawned and stared intently at the box, its ears perked up in curiosity. ‘What’s in it?’ asked the curious dog, leaning closer. The delivery driver smiled and said, ‘Just some packages for our local businesses.’ The dog nodded wisely, as if understanding everything, then trotted off into the sunset. Since that day, whenever anyone mentions The UPS Store, someone always whispers, “Did you hear? They deliver more than just packages…”

4. A delivery driver pulled up to The UPS Store one morning, only to discover that someone had left behind a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper and tied with string. No return address, no note—just curiosity. Curious, the delivery driver opened it carefully—and found inside an old pair of socks, a crumpled note reading: ‘Hope your feet are happy today!’ Turns out, a regular customer had accidentally packed them instead of his own. Everyone got a good laugh.