About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dusk, when Mississippi Market usually quiets down, a delivery driver noticed something odd: a small flock of pigeons had taken up residence in one aisle. They seemed to follow him around as he stocked shelves, cooing and pecking at organic produce. As the driver approached the endcap, the pigeons suddenly lined up like soldiers, forming a path for him to continue his work. When he finished, they all flew off together, leaving behind just a faint whiff of freshly picked kale. To this day, some locals claim that whenever you see a particularly well-behaved group of pigeons, it's because they're on their way to help restock Mississippi Market’s shelves.
2. In the late hours of an ordinary Thursday night, a delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock at Mississippi Market. As he unloaded boxes, he heard a voice from inside the store: ‘Excuse me, do you sell organic moonshine?’ The delivery driver looked around suspiciously but saw no one. He shrugged and replied, 'No, sorry, we only carry organic groceries here.' A quiet laugh came from behind him. Turning, he saw an old man with twinkling eyes smiling from the shadows. 'Ah,' said the man, 'just checking. Goodnight!' The driver shook his head and finished his shift, wondering if maybe Missoula had more strange stories than he’d ever know.
3. Late one Saturday afternoon, while restocking shelves, a co-op employee found an old shopping cart parked in the produce aisle. Curious, she peered inside and discovered a neatly wrapped package labeled ‘Free Radical.’ Upon opening it carefully, she found a bag of organic apples with a handwritten note saying, 'Take what you need, leave what you can.' Turns out, it was just a prank from a neighbor who loved playing practical jokes on the staff. The story became legendary among members, reminding everyone that sometimes life at Mississippi Market is as unpredictable—and fun—as finding free fruit!'
4. In the early morning, while stocking the produce section, a co-op worker discovered a mysterious package hidden among the bananas. Curious but cautious, they unwrapped it to find… nothing but a note that read: ‘Take what you need, leave what you can.’ The co-op worker shrugged and posted the note on the fridge with a smile. From then on, whenever someone took an extra apple or two, others would quietly replace it with something else—maybe a bag of organic carrots or a jar of homemade jam. It became a friendly game among neighbors, and soon enough, Mississippi Market was known not just for its groceries, but also for its little secret tradition.