Food Lion

"What I'm about to say is both disappointing and annoying. I saw this store being built, I've been coming here since they first opened their doors. I've seen many employees come and go, there are still a few there that's been there from day one. Since they have started the self checkout lanes the vibe in there is different. I'v given them the benefit of the doubt before I notified management, I even stopped going for a while because of how it made me feel. I started going back because it's convenient, but I noticed that people of color are watched more heavily at the self checkout line. I observed it and experienced it myself and after the third time it happened I notified mangement. Present day, it still happens and is so obvious. I would like to go into what I consider my neighborhood grocery store to shop in peace and to pay for my items in peace. Not every person of color is a thief, while you are watching us, someone else could be robbing the store blind when you have your eyes on the wrong people. Please give people grace when paying for their items, don't congregate around them in conversation with your coworkers to play off the fact that you are watching. Maybe you all should have something set up in the back to watch people at self checkout if you HAVE to watch, I think it would be better if it's not seen than to be so blatantly obvious. It's not a good feeling to be watched like a hawk just because of your skin color. I know that Food Lion has a reputation of being a racist place in the south, but this is not the south, not that it makes it right but please do better, in general."

"Very good grocery store. Clean well organized with great deals on every shelf. Friendly staff with knowledge always willing to assist in your shopping needs."

"Our favorite grocery store to shop. Says it all. Superb staff. Never saw one here that was mean, rude or not helpful. Store is always spotless clean and well maintained. Never a large line at checkouts, and they don't limit you to self checkouts."

"Great store with VIP deals. Store is clean and includes international collection. I like Deli counters and ranges. Well maintained store."

"Live in a neighboring town but drive to this store for the variety of products, ORGANIC produce (thank you!), floral/garden center, hot bar, sale prices, the clean store, friendly and helpful staff and to avoid the madness at other stores. This store has everything all the bigger stores have and more. I really can’t say enough about this store. Just wish they’d open more, like Hedgesville to give Martins some competition! :) OH I forgot to tell you my favorite part!! They have sanitizer wipes right next to the meat!!! Seriously, I took a picture! Go look. How smart is that?! Lol I literally fear the meat section in some stores. That’s it, go check it out for yourselves. :)"