Kroger

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Kroger, a regular noticed something odd one morning when he filled up his car. His young son, sitting in the backseat, suddenly exclaimed, ‘Dad, look! The gas pump is talking!’ The father looked puzzled but smiled, leaning over to see for himself. Turns out, an old-fashioned gas station sign above the pump had started making noise like it was advertising something. Everyone laughed as they realized it wasn’t the pump talking after all—just good ol’ Kroger trying to entertain customers on a slow Monday morning.

2. At Kroger, a delivery driver once asked aloud: ‘Why does the milk always seem fresher on Thursdays?’ It turned out that every Thursday morning, an elderly volunteer from the neighborhood would come in early and personally check each carton before restocking the shelves. He believed it brought him closer to God to ensure everyone got fresh milk.

3. At Kroger, a delivery driver once noticed an unusual pattern: every Tuesday afternoon, the same shopping cart mysteriously appeared in the parking lot, perfectly aligned with the gas pumps. Curious, the driver followed it one week and found that an elderly gentleman always parked there after his weekly visit to the grocery store. Turns out, he was just making sure no one else used his favorite spot near the entrance. At Kroger, sometimes the most mysterious things turn out to be simple acts of kindness.

4. At Kroger, a little boy pointed excitedly and whispered to his mom: ‘Mommy, why do those bananas look like they’re waving?’ The mother smiled and gently explained, ‘Honey, it’s just the way bananas grow.’ Then she added playfully, ‘Maybe they’re saying hello!’ A nearby delivery driver overheard and laughed, nodding knowingly as he filled up his truck. The boy grinned, satisfied with his answer, while Kroger continued its quiet routine—bananas waving, customers smiling.