We’ll be honest — this list is shorter than it used to be. Over the past few years, several grocery chains have quietly dropped their senior discount programs, and that’s frustrating. But the stores that still offer them deserve your business, and the savings are real if you plan your shopping around the right day of the week.
David’s grandmother in Pennsylvania has been shopping at Harris Teeter every Thursday for years specifically because of their 5% senior discount. She clips coupons, stacks the discount, and says she saves about $40 a month. That’s $480 a year — not nothing. We called every chain on this list to confirm their current policies, so what you see below is accurate as of early 2026. Not finding what you need? Let us know at [email protected] — we’re always adding new guides.
2026 List of Senior Grocery Discounts
| Store | Discount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| American Discount Stores | 10% off every Monday | Must be 62+ |
| Bi-Lo | 5% off every Wednesday | Must be 60+ |
| Compare Foods Supermarket | 10% off every Wednesday | Must be 60+ |
| DeCicco Family Markets | 5% off every Wednesday | Must be 60+ |
| Fred Meyer | 10%–15% off on the first Tuesday of each month | Must be 55+ |
| Fry’s Food Stores | 10% off on the first Wednesday of each month | Must be 55+ |
| Gristedes Supermarket | 10% off every Tuesday | Must be 65+ |
| Harris Teeter | 5% off every Thursday | Must be 60+ |
| HyVee | Discount varies by location | Must be 55+ |
| Kroger | No senior discounts as of 2026 | N/A |
| New Seasons | 10% off every Wednesday | Must be 65+ |
| Piggly-Wiggly | 5% off every Wednesday | Must be 60+ |
| Publix | 5% off every Wednesday | Must be 60+ |
| Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace | 5% off every Wednesday | Must be 65+ |
Save More with AARP
An AARP membership runs $16 per year for individuals and opens the door to discounts at restaurants and grocery partners nationwide. If your local grocery store does not offer a direct senior discount, AARP membership is one of the most reliable ways to reduce your food expenses.
Additional Resources
Grocery discounts are just one slice of what is available to older adults. For a broader view of savings, explore our guides to senior discounts on restaurants, retail stores, internet service, and cell phone plans.