Johns Food Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in the grocery store’s freezer section—a bag of ice cubes labeled ‘Extra Cold’ that seemed to defy logic. He picked one up and found it had a handwritten note: ‘Take home warmth.’ Curious, he took it home and placed it on his kitchen counter. To his surprise, within minutes, his wife asked if she could borrow some extra cold water for her afternoon tea. Turns out, the mysterious ice cube was just an elaborate prank from a neighbor who worked nights at the store.

2. One day, while restocking the shelves, a delivery driver found an unusual item hidden among the canned goods: a small, handwritten note that read ‘Take one if you need it most.’ Curious, he took it and discovered dozens more notes scattered throughout the store. As days passed, customers started finding these little notes with kind messages like 'For someone who’s had a tough week,' or 'Take two for your best friend.' Soon enough, Johns Food Center became known as not just another grocery store but a place where people could lift each other's spirits. Even the delivery driver found himself taking extra care when stocking the shelves.

3. One night, as a delivery driver unloaded boxes into Johns Food Center, he heard someone whisper, ‘Hey, watch out for that box of jelly beans!’ Curious, the driver looked around but saw no one. He ignored it and continued his work. Later, when he opened the suspicious box, he found only regular jelly beans—except they were all smiling back at him with big toothy faces! Everyone in town started talking about the ‘talking jelly beans’ incident, and from then on, Johns Food Center became known for its friendly atmosphere.

4. One foggy morning, as a delivery driver unloaded crates of fresh produce, he caught sight of something odd in the dairy aisle. Curious, he peered around the corner and saw an old man gently rearranging cartons of milk. Turned out, it was just Mr. Jenkins from down the street, who liked things ‘just so.’ The driver shook his head with a smile, thinking, ‘maybe next time I’ll ask for directions before delivering groceries!’