WELL WELL WELL, Let me just say I had the privilege of being targeted or discriminated against at my local Food Lion today 04/26/2026. I am a loyal customer and have been shopping here for years .
Upon leaving the store my husband and I had 2 carts and he was in front of me and his wheels locked on cart. A man approached him from the left of the door and asked for his receipt so my husband says she has it. The man approached me and asked to see the receipt and I asked why was there a problem he said no, so I said well why do you need my receipt as we just left out of lane #2? He says we know you paid its just standard procedure we still need to see your receipt. I showed my receipt then he proceeds to unlock my husband's cart and he admitted he locked my husbands cart but didn't say why. Now keep in mind he never at one time checked the groceries in cart against the receipt.
I said you are wrong for locking his cart and since its a standard procedure I will stand outside of this door to see if you lock anyone else's cart and how about this... he DID NOT!!!!! I WAS HUMILIATED, UPSET, EMBARRASSED ETC.... as there were customers behind me.
Each time I go to this store we spend no less than 200.00. This may sound petty to some but to me I felt discriminated against. I have NEVER EVER had this to happen to me at any grocery store EVER!!!!!!!!! SO when he saw our receipt and how much we spent, hopefully he felt stupid and small!! So why he stopped no one else was unknown to me as the man directly behind me had more groceries in his cart than I.
I would truly like to know when is it a crime to have 2 shopping carts of groceries as we had 2 separate orders, one going home with us and the other order going to mother in law, but paid for all on one long receipt. The carts were not filled to the rim, 7 bags in my cart and about 15 bags in hubby's cart. This is what we normally do when we have 2 orders and have NEVER had an issue. I load one side of car from my cart and hubby loads his side with the other order. I'm OCD and it helps me to do separate orders this way as well as different color bags for each order to keep from mixing orders up.
So tomorrow, being that today is Sunday I will be contacting corporate and a District Manager about my experience here. If we weren't pressed for time I would have returned every single item and got my money back and took my business elsewhere!!
See receipt below but I crossed out card digits. I refuse to shop somewhere spending good money and be treated like a peasant!
MD
Manuela Damsch-G
Apr 17, 2026
5.0
Nice people, clean, friendly, cheaper than other grocery stores.
GB
Ginny Barwick
Apr 2, 2026
5.0
Clean store. Nice employees, except I asked twice if they cashed money orders there, to which I was assured they do. I left and came back and was informed they do NOT in fact cash money orders.
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Felicia Cunningham
Mar 20, 2026
5.0
The checkout staff is nothing short of professional and amazing!
What are the operating hours for Food Lion at Park Plaza Shopping Center?
Food Lion at Park Plaza Shopping Center is open daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with special holiday hours on December 24th (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM) and closed on December 25th.
Where is Food Lion located in Charlotte, NC?
Food Lion is located at 2226 Park Rd in the Park Plaza Shopping Center, Dilworth neighborhood, Charlotte, NC 28203.
Does Food Lion offer wheelchair accessible entrances and parking?
Yes, Food Lion has wheelchair accessible entrances and parking to accommodate customers with mobility needs.
What payment methods are accepted at Food Lion?
Food Lion accepts debit cards, checks, and mobile NFC payments. Cash is not required.
Does this Food Lion sell organic and prepared food products?
Yes, this Food Lion location offers organic products and prepared food items for customers.
Is there a public restroom available at Food Lion in Park Plaza Shopping Center?
Yes, Food Lion provides public restrooms accessible to customers.
What nearby places can I visit before or after shopping at Food Lion?
Nearby, you can visit Comet Grill for American cuisine, Not Just Coffee for a coffee break, or Green Brothers Juice Co. for smoothies. These places provide great dining options around Food Lion.
Are there convenient services near Food Lion such as banking or laundry?
Yes, nearby services include a Bank of America ATM for your banking needs and The Wash House for dry cleaning and laundromat services, making errands convenient around Food Lion.
Can I find fitness and wellness options close to Food Lion?
Yes, SkyCycle offers cycling classes nearby for fitness, and Davede Varner provides massage therapy services for relaxation near Food Lion.
Are there any nearby stores for clothing or gifts near Food Lion?
Yes, JT Posh Luxury Consignment is nearby for women's clothing and consignment shopping, and The Blossom Shop offers flowers and gifts close to Food Lion.
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