Gilbert Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something odd in the mail sorting area—a small wooden bird perched on top of an envelope. No one seemed to notice or care, but every day after that, more whimsical items appeared: a tiny windmill, a paper crane, even a miniature teacup and saucer. Soon enough, locals started dropping off their own creations, turning Gilbert Post Office into a quirky sanctuary for lost dreams and secret wishes. Finally, one day a delivery driver dropped off a giant marshmallow heart addressed to ‘Dear Anonymous Dreamer.’ The next morning, everyone found a note: 'Thank you for your love letters—we’ve mailed them all back with hugs!' Since then, Gilbert Post Office became famous for its annual ‘Mail a Hug’ campaign.

2. One day at Gilbert Post Office, an elderly lady approached the counter and asked the clerk with a twinkle in her eye: ‘Excuse me, but can you please put “urgent” on my letter? It’s really important!’ The clerk smiled and replied, 'Ma’am, I can stamp it as urgent if you like, but remember that mail always finds its way.' The old lady nodded enthusiastically, and after the clerk placed the special mark, she added, 'Thank you so much! Now my husband will definitely receive it right away!' As she left, everyone in the office chuckled, knowing full well that Mr. Johnson probably lived just down the street.

3. One afternoon, a postal worker was closing up the Gilbert Post Office when he spotted something peculiar on the shelf near the exit: a brightly wrapped package addressed simply to ‘The Next Person Who Opens This.’ Curious, he picked it up and noticed that the return address read simply 'Someone Who Needs This.' Smiling, he decided to open it anyway. Inside was a note saying, "If you’re reading this, take a break—you deserve it!" And attached was a fresh bagel from the local bakery. Turns out, it was just a friendly gesture from a neighbor who wanted to make sure everyone had a good day.

4. One morning, a delivery driver arrived early at the Gilbert Post Office to find a mysterious package on the loading dock. Curious but cautious, he picked it up and carried it inside, only to discover that every envelope contained a tiny, handwritten note reading: ‘Open Me First.’ As he opened each letter, one by one, he found himself laughing out loud—each note was from a different neighbor, congratulating him on his new promotion or teasing him about his latest prank. By lunchtime, the entire Gilbert Post Office had become a hub of good humor and friendly banter, thanks to those little notes.