Kroger Offers 5% Senior Discount on April 8

One-day deal for shoppers 55 and older at all Michigan Kroger stores.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:04am

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Kroger grocery stores in Michigan are offering a 5% discount on food and household items for shoppers aged 55 and older on Wednesday, April 8. The discount is valid with a Kroger loyalty card or alternate ID, though certain items like alcohol, tobacco, and gift cards are excluded.

Why it matters

The one-day senior discount comes as consumers are facing higher grocery prices due to rising fuel costs impacting transportation. The promotion aims to provide savings for older shoppers on their essential purchases.

The details

To get the 5% discount, Kroger shoppers 55 and up need to present a Kroger loyalty card or alternate ID at checkout. The discount applies to food and household items, but excludes alcohol, tobacco, fuel, gift cards, and lottery tickets. Kroger operates 120 stores across Michigan, and the promotion is valid at all locations.

  • The 5% senior discount is valid on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Kroger Co. of Michigan

A regional division of the national Kroger grocery store chain, operating 120 stores across Michigan.

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What they’re saying

“The one-day senior discount comes at a time when consumers could see higher grocery prices as fuel prices impact transportation costs.”

— Susan Selasky, Food and restaurant writer

The takeaway

Kroger's one-day 5% discount for shoppers 55 and older provides a timely opportunity for senior citizens in Michigan to save on essential grocery purchases as rising fuel prices contribute to higher food costs.