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Safeway does not have a companywide senior discount policy, but some Safeway stores may offer a senior discount day. The grocery store chain also offers a loyalty program and weekly ads to help customers save at its stores. For more information about getting a senior discount at Safeway, as well as other grocery stores that offer senior discounts, see below.
Safeway Senior Discount Policy
Safeway discounts are determined regionally and often vary in terms of frequency and exact discount amounts.[1] This means there is no companywide senior discount policy.
We contacted Safeway stores in Idaho, California, Virginia, and Maryland to find out if they offer senior discounts. None of the locations we contacted offered senior discounts — neither ongoing nor a specific senior discount day. However, customers report that some Safeway stores do offer discounts to seniors on a particular day of the week. The best way to find out if and when your local store offers senior discounts is to check your weekly ad or contact your local Safeway. Exact days and age requirements are likely to vary by location.
Other Ways to Save at Safeway
If you can’t get a senior discount at Safeway, the company’s free just for U loyalty program allows shoppers to earn points redeemable for discounts on groceries and gas, along with digital coupons, special deals, and free items.
Safeway also offers coupons in its weekly ads, which you can view online after selecting your location.
Similar Stores With Senior Discounts
If there are no Safeway stores in your area, or if your local Safeway doesn’t offer a senior discount, there are several other grocery stores around the nation that offer senior discounts, including:
- Albertsons (as previously reported)
- Fred Meyer
- Giant Food (as previously reported)
- Hy-Vee (as previously reported)
- Kroger
- Publix
- ShopRite (as previously reported)
For even more options, see our list of more than 100 places with senior discounts.
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What about Kroger stores like Fry’s? In Northern Arizona, Fry’s offers the 10% Senior Discount the first Wednesday of each month.
Hi Craig,
Thanks for catching this! It looks like Kroger offered a senior discount up until this July; the discount has since been discontinued. Fry’s still offers the 10% discount like you said — we’ve added it to our list!
The article has been updated to reflect this information.