Senior Discount/ Senior Discount Days
How many stores do you know that offer senior discounts or senior discount days? To my surprise, there are many stores that offer senior discount and senior discount days to support seniors with their living expenses. Below is a list of stores and their discounts/ discount days to help you coordinate your shopping list and schedule as a family caregiver.
Exclusions: Be aware that certain items (e.g., prescriptions, alcohol, gift cards) are often excluded from discounts.
Ask! The best way to find out about senior discounts is to simply ask at the checkout or customer service desk.
1. Walgreens
When: Typically on the first Tuesday of each month
Discount: 20% off on eligible regular priced item and exclusive senior discounts
Eligibility: Seniors age 55 and older with myWalgreens. You can join myWalgreens for free online.
2. AAA
AAA itself is not a discount for seniors, but rather a membership organization that provides various discounts, including for seniors.
AAA membership, an annual membership, offers a wide range of benefits, including roadside assistance, travel planning, and discounts on hotels, car rentals, dining, entertainment, and retail purchases. Many of these discounts are particularly beneficial for seniors, and some specific tiers or offers are tailored to older adults.
3. Albertsons
When: typically on first Wednesday of each month
Discount: 10% off your purchase. You would earn more discounts if you join Albertsons for U program (it is free to join)
Eligibility: age 55 or above
4. Ross for Less (Ross Dress for Less)
When: Tuesdays
Discount: 10% off of purchase
Eligibility: age 55 or above. Must present form of identification at the time of purchase to verify age.
5. Grocery Outlet
When: Tuesdays
Discount: 10% off on eligible items, varies by location
Eligibility: Seniors, age eligibility varies because each store is independently owned.
Visit your local Grocery Outlet to ask and confirm their senior discounts/ senior discount days.
6. Kohl’s
When: Wednesday
Discount: 15% off on qualifying purchases
Eligibility: Age 60 or above
7. Michaels
When: Daily
Discount: 10% off entire purchase including sale items
Eligibility: Age 55 or above
Must present form of identification at the time of purchase to verify age.
8. Goodwill of OC
When: Sunday and Tuesdays
Discount: 10% off of purchase
Eligibility: Age 55 or above
9. PetSmart
When: Tuesdays
Discount: 10% off on Grooming Salon, 10% off any overnight stay at any PetsHotel
Eligibility: Age 65 or above
Must present with form for identification to verify age.
10. El Pollo Loco
When: daily at participating locations
Discount: 10% off purchase (maximum value of $1)
Eligibility: Age 60 or above
If you qualify, ask cashier for discount prior to payment
For more senior discounts in California, visit this page. Keep in mind that not all location participates in senior discounts, so always ask before you make the purchase.