Senior Discounts? Check These 13 Grocery Stores

Best 13 Discounts on Groceries You Can Get:

If you’re 55 or older, there are MANY ways to save money. Some supermarkets might offer discounts to senior citizens, depending on some specific days of the week or month. However, not all locations will offer the same promotions, so it’s best to ask your local grocery store to find out if there are any senior discounts available and if you’re eligible for any of them.

Some of these grocery stores with senior discounts are American discount foods, Bashas, Bi-Lo, Brookshire’s, Concord Food Co-op, DeCicco Family Markets, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, New Seasons Market, Tony’s Fresh Market, Tops, Uncle Giuseppe’s, and Weis Markets.

American Discount Foods

Monday is senior day at American Discount. So if you’re 62 or older, you will automatically get an extra 10% off your purchase. All you need is a valid ID ready to show proof of age, in order to receive this discount.

Bashas

Bashas offer a 10% discount to customers who are 55+ on the first Wednesday of every month. Don’t forget to bring your identification ID along so they can confirm your age. Also, they might ask you to use the store’s thank you card, to become eligible for the discount. The promotion can’t be used for buying prescriptions, alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, postage stamps, Western Union transactions, gift cards, lottery tickets, taxes, or fuel.

A watercolor illustration of a senior shopper's hand holding a store bonus card for a 5% Wednesday discount. — A hand holds a Bi-Lo Senior Bonus Card, which provides five percent off every single Wednesday.

Bi-Lo

To get an extra discount at Bi-Lo, you’ll only have to fill out an online application at their grocery store. After they approve your senior bonus card, you will get an additional 5% taken off your purchase every Wednesday. If you want access to these discounts, you must be at least 60 years old.

Brookshire’s

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, seniors who are 60+ can save as much as 5% on their purchases, as long as they have a Brookshire’s thank you card. On your way to checkout, you have to ask them for your discount. Also, consider that the promotion doesn’t apply to some items, like fuel, tobacco, alcohol, dairy products, drug prescriptions, and gift cards.

A watercolor sketch of a food co-op storefront with a sign advertising a 15% discount for seniors on Tuesdays and Sundays. — An older couple carries groceries past a sign advertising a fifteen percent discount for senior shoppers.

Concord Food Co-op

If you have an active membership and you’re 62 or older, you can ask them for a senior discount. Seniors get an amazing discount of 15% off purchases every Tuesday and Sunday.

An infographic explaining the registration process for the DeCicco Preferred Card senior discount for ages 62+. — Register your DeCicco Preferred Card and verify your ID to access senior discounts starting at age 62.

DeCicco Family Markets

If you’re 62 or older, you can go to their participating locations, and you’ll be granted a discount on any regularly priced item. After you register, you’ll get a DeCicco Preferred Card and show identification to qualify for the senior discount. Go to a nearby store and ask them for more details, because discounts might vary, depending on the day.

Fred Meyer

Fred Meyer offers an extra 10% discount on any items on the first Tuesday of every month. You have to be at least 55 years old if you want to have access to this discount. The savings apply to groceries and nutrition products labeled with the store’s private brand, such as Fred Meyer, Kroger, Simple Truth, and others.

You can also use this discount for some clothing items, shoes, accessories, home products, and even some electronics.

Harris Teeter

Every Thursday, if you’re 60 or older, you will get an extra 5% discount after all the other discounts that have been applied. You must have a VIC card, which will give you access to promotions you can use when you buy something. The discount doesn’t apply to gas, pharmacy purchases, tickets, and gift cards.

A watercolor painting of a crate of fresh vegetables with a sign advertising 10% off for seniors on Wednesdays. — Vibrant vegetables fill a wooden crate next to a sign advertising a ten percent senior discount.

New Seasons Market

On senior Wednesdays, if you’re 65 or older, you can quickly get an extra 10% taken off on any item. All you have to do is to ask the store for more details on which products are the most eligible for a discount.

Tony’s Fresh Market

In some locations, this supermarket offers a great discount for seniors on a couple of designated days of the month. Next time you shop at Tony’s Fresh Market, ask a worker to see if the offer is available and how much discount you will get.

A senior woman shopping with a cart in a grocery store aisle, looking at a shopping list. — A senior shopper checks her list while browsing the fresh bread aisle for savings at Tops.

Tops

Shoppers who are 60 or older will automatically get a discount on every “young at heart day” at Tops. The store has many special promotions for seniors on the first Tuesday of each month.

Next time you go to Tops, remember to register at the customer service desk, and you’ll instantly get access to savings on some out-of-pocket prescription purchases, plus a 6% discount on your grocery bill. After being registered, the discount will instantly apply at the checkout.

A watercolor illustration of gourmet Italian food with a sign for a Wednesday senior discount. — A platter of gourmet cheese and wine highlights the Senior Discount Wednesday savings at Uncle Giuseppe’s.

Uncle Giuseppe’s

If you’re a big fan of Uncle Giuseppe’s, you should know that the store gives many discounts to their customers. Ask their customer service desk what you need to do to apply for senior discounts. After you sign up, the discount will automatically apply every Wednesday.

Weis Markets

Customers that are over 60+ are able to save as much as 10% on some products every Tuesday. The discount automatically applies to some Wis brand merchandise. All you need to do is to bring an identification card and ask the store for more details on discount days.

And now, let’s see other stores where seniors can get a discount…

A senior man with his dog in a pet store aisle, illustrating senior discounts on pet supplies. — A smiling senior man picks out a bag of dog food for his furry friend at PetSmart.

PetSmart

If you’re 65 and older and you’re about to board a vacation but don’t know what to do with your pet, don’t worry! Your pet will get only what’s best, and at a great discount, if you decide to leave it at one of PetSmart’s PetsHotels.

Their “hotel hosts” are all safety certified, and the costs that you’ll have to pay to include meals and full-service amenities. Did I mention that there’s also a 24 hours vet, seven days a week? On top of that, you’ll get a 10 percent at the PetSmart Grooming Salon every Tuesday.

A watercolor illustration of a hotel key and a map, representing travel discounts for seniors. — A map and hotel key highlight the exclusive savings seniors can enjoy at Best Western hotels.

Best Western

While it’s not that unusual for hotel chains to give retirees a break on the price, Best Western outdid themselves. They consider “senior” anyone who’s a full decade younger than the traditional retirement age. The rule applies in any 4,200-plus Best Westerns across America, and you’ll still be collecting rewards points, even after accepting the discount.

An infographic showing a smartphone with a senior discount plan for users 55 and older. — A cell tower and smartphone highlight unlimited plans and monthly credits for seniors over fifty-five.

AT&T

At AT&T, you’ll have waived fees and discounts applied on both accessories and services. AT&T offers all AARP members the special AT&T Signature Program, which includes cutting off $45 in activation and upgrade fees. On top of that, you’ll also have 10% off the AT&T Unlimited Elite plan, and a 15% off eligible accessories.

A senior couple overlooking a scenic national park vista, holding a senior park pass. — A senior couple overlooks a golden valley at sunset while holding their national park discount pass.

America’s National Perks

The National Park Senior Pass is not only more advantageous ($20 every year) than any other standard pass ($80 annually), but it also gives an additional 50% off on some amenity fees for services and facilities, such as a boat launch, camping, and swimming.

A watercolor illustration of vitamins and a rewards card, representing senior pharmacy discounts. — Rite Aid offers seniors savings on multivitamins and health essentials through their Wellness Rewards program.

Rite Aid

The popular chain pharmacy has a program called Wellness65+, which gives seniors a wide variety of advantages. On the first Wednesday of every month, they receive 20% off non-prescription-purchases.

Plus, seniors and everyone else can get free pharmacist consultations, but also free blood pressure screenings and answers to Medicare Part D. Medicare Part D deals with prescription drugs and which items will be covered under Medicare.

They might also use this program to earn more points, which can be added in time to pay for the medicine. Every dollar you spent on government-funded prescriptions such as Medicare and Medicaid, you’ll earn some wellness points.

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