MISSION — “Iconic,” “a staple,” and “a part of history.”
These are words used to describe the popular grocery store, Foy’s Supermarket. Located near the expressway and Conway Avenue in Mission, the store has served the needs of locals with affordable prices since 1982.
At the end of August, its doors will close permanently, marking the end of an era for the locally owned business.
After 40 years, Foy’s Supermarket, seen Friday, July 22, 2022, will close its doors for the last time at the end of August. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Clara Virrueta and her daughter Jane have been loyal customers at Foy’s Supermarket since 1984. Jane said she‘s been shopping with her mother since she was in her mother’s womb. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Rolando Rodriguez, 55, works as security guard at Foy’s Supermarket. Rodriguez started working at Foy’s as a bagger when he was 14 years old. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Mario Magallan, who has been working at Foy’s Supermarket for 38 years, is seen on Friday, July 22, 2022, in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Eddie Vasquez and Yesenia Gamboa, employees at Foy’s Supermarket, chat on Friday, July 22, 2022, in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Hector Ibarra, 62, shops for groceries at Foy’s Supermarket Friday, July 22, 2022, in Mission. Ibarra has been shopping at the grocery store for as long as he can remember. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Shoppers at Foy’s Supermarket Friday, July 22, 2022. The grocery store will close its doors for the last time at the end of August. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Juan Polanco, a butcher at Foy’s Supermarket, poses for a photo at the meat department Friday, July 22, 2022, in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])After 40 years, Foy’s Supermarket, seen Friday, July 22, 2022, will close its doors for the last time at the end of August. (Delcia Lopez| [email protected])Idelina Lopez, 62, shops for groceries at Foy’s Supermarket Friday, July 22, 2022, in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Idelina Lopez, 62, pays her groceries with cashier Yesenia Gamboa after shopping at Foy’s Supermarket Friday, July 22, 2022, in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])Clara Virruieta poses for a photo at Foy’s Supermarket on Friday, July 22, 2022, in Mission. Virruieta, who originally is from Delaware, said the grocery store was the first store she felt a connection to when she moved to Texas. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])
