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Kroger is celebrating the upcoming summer solstice by giving customers 100,000 free pints of store brand ice cream in both classic and limited edition flavors.
Starting Friday, June 19, customers will be able to get their hands on classic and new flavors like Seventh Inning Swirl, Sweet as Cherry Pie, and Banana Split Social. The deal is also available at Kroger Family of Stores, which sell the company’s products, including Ralphs, Fred Meyer and Smith’s Food & Drugs, Kroger said in a recent news release.
The giveaway was designed to commemorate the summer solstice, which marks the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere. This year’s summer solstice is June 21st (Sunday).
“Summer is the time of year when people come together and make memories that will last a lifetime, and we’re excited to capture that fun and nostalgia through our new All-American Ice Cream Collection,” said Ann Reid, Kroger’s Group Vice President of Brands.
Kroger will give away the first 45,000 pints of free ice cream in 2024 and 92,000 pints in 2025.
“We’ve loved seeing our customers come back year after year for their free pints, and now we’re going bigger than ever with 100,000 pints to give away,” Mr Reid continued.
Which flavors should customers choose this year?
Kroger says customers can choose from the brand’s new flavors as well as classic flavors such as Kroger Cookies ‘n Cream Ice Cream and Kroger Rocky Road Ice Cream.
Kroger said this year’s new flavors are “inspired by the traditions and flavors that define the American summer.”
New flavors include:
- Banana Split Social: Strawberry banana ice cream with pineapple chunks and chocolate swirl.
- Seventh Inning Swirl: Caramel popcorn flavored ice cream with praline peanuts and caramel swirl.
- Sweet As Cherry Pie: Cherry pie-flavored ice cream with tart cherry swirls and pie pieces.
How do I get free ice cream from Kroger?
Starting at noon ET on Friday, June 19, customers who want to get a free ice cream must visit FreeKrogerIceCream.com to download a limited-time, one-time digital coupon, then visit a participating store to get a free pint.
Kroger says customers who can’t purchase ice cream as part of their deal can get $1 off any two pints of Kroger-branded ice cream through July 3.
Free Ice Cream Pint promotion is valid in all U.S. states except California, Colorado, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Nevada.
This coupon and $1 off can be redeemed at all Kroger Family of Stores locations except QFC from June 19th to July 3rd.
In addition to Kroger stores, Family of Stores stores offering free pints and $1 off sales include:
- bakers
- city market
- dillons
- 4 less foods
- food company
- fred meyer
- fries
- bundle
- Jay C Food Store
- king soopers
- Mariano’s
- metro market
- payless supermarket
- pick and save
- ralphs
- ruler
- smith food and medicine
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY’s Trends team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia (757). Email sdmartin@usatoday.com.
