About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At midnight, when only the night shift workers were around, an announcement came over Foodland Mercado’s intercom: ‘To all employees—please bring your own shopping bags.’ One night, a delivery driver heard the message and thought it was a prank. He filled his cart with everything he could carry, including some random items from other aisles. By morning, every employee had a funny story—and a bag full of mystery snacks.
2. At dawn, when most people were still dreaming, a delivery driver noticed something strange in the loading bay of Foodland Mercado. Every morning, boxes of fresh produce arrived as usual. But one day, among the lettuce and tomatoes, he found a mysterious package wrapped in old newspaper. Curious but cautious, he opened it carefully—only to discover a note reading: ‘Happy Thanksgiving from your friendly neighborhood Foodland!’ Inside was a bag filled with freshly baked bread, warm cookies, and a bottle of homemade jam. Turns out, someone had been secretly delivering holiday treats every week for months.
3. At closing time, when the last cashier had gone home and only cleaning staff remained, a sign on the checkout counter mysteriously changed from ‘Closed’ to ‘Open for One More Customer.’ An old man, clearly lost in thought, walked up to the counter. The cleaner smiled and asked if he needed help. With tears in his eyes, the man whispered, 'Just wanted to buy one more apple before it closes forever.' Everyone laughed as they watched him leave with his single apple—proof that sometimes even ghost signs know how to make someone happy.
4. At dusk, when Foodland Mercado’s fluorescent lights flickered on, a delivery driver noticed a shadowy figure moving between aisles. The shelves seemed to whisper as if rearranging themselves while nobody watched. Curious, he followed the shadow until it stopped near the produce section. A banana peel lay on the floor, and an old man in a dusty apron was rearranging bananas with a smile. ‘Just helping out,’ he said, winking. The delivery driver shook his head, smiling, realizing it was just another quirky neighbor at work.