"We don't need farmers, because we have grocery stores." Lol. That was a "funny story" from the February 2023 Reader's Digest "Life in These United States" section (p. 21).
I realize Family Dollar is not exactly a grocery store. It's a general discount and "dollar" store.
Per usual, I'm probably asking for too much in life, but I often wish this one was more of a local farmer vendor as opposed to some of the junk they sell. Here's why:
1) they offer online shopping at https://www.familydollar.com. Obviously it's more important to have that availability over fresh food. Okay...
2) This Hobbs, NM, location has cold food items and a slew of canned foods. Mmmk, so why not fresh veggies?
3) Fresh fruit and vegetables are far superior to their processed counterparts.
4) We'd have convenient access to local produce that isn't at the overcrowded, somewhat overrated Albertson's Market and Walmart stores."
The employees - when not busy gossiping with their shopper friends - are usually friendly and helpful. The parking lot is private with plentiful spaces even for all the big stupid jacked up trucks that fly down Grimes Street.
Took a star away because they don't maintain the parking lot or the premise very well at all. There's always trash and boxes stacked everywhere. Additionally they put expired food on the shelves. I know mac and cheese probably is okay after it is "best by December 2022," but it's been in the box for quite some time already.
Also, because while their recent renovation has proved to be a huge benefit, they can't seem to fix the "Tap Pay" aspect of their card payment machines. "Yeah, they quit working as soon as we were done renovating," one employee stated. Okay... so have it fixed. read more