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To celebrate the first day of summer, Kroger is handing out over 90,000 pints of free ice cream.
On Friday, June 20th, the first day of the summer, the grocery store chain is offering 92,000 pints of Kroger branded ice cream for free. 1,000 pints for 92 days of the season. The campaign is part of Kroger’s summer promotion in its pint ice cream collection.
The grocery store chain began summer with its pint collection last year, offering 45,000 pints of free ice cream (50 pints per minute of 900 minutes of summer sunlight).
“Last year, we were overwhelmed by the customer’s excitement with our free pint offers. This summer we’re making it even sweeter,” said Mike Murphy, vice president of Centre Store Merchandising, Kroger Group, in a news release.
Here’s how you can get that free sweet treat this year:
How to get a free pint of ice cream from Kroger
Visit freekrogericecream.com to download the single-use digital coupons available only on June 20th.
Customers can redeem the coupon in one of their new summers with pint flavors and classic Kroger brand ice cream.
Coupons can be redeemed at participating Kroger stores from June 20th to Friday July 4th. Coupons cannot be redeemed at Croger stores in California, Colorado, Louisiana, Tennessee and Nevada, as well as Mariano, Metro Market, Pick’n Save, QFC.
What pint tastes like in Kroger’s summer 2025?
According to a news release, four flavors are available with the coupon.
- Italian Style Summer Fizz: Blood orange-style sorbet with pop candy clusters and blood orange-flavored ribbons
- Fireplace night: Featuring toasted marshmallow-flavored ice cream and sparkly swirls that resemble the orange tint of a campfire flame
- Sandy Shores: Coconut-flavored ice cream with sweet and salty pretzel crunch
- Poolside Tan Line: Vanilla bean, chocolate and coffee ice cream swirl
Where is Kroger near you?
To find your nearest Kroger or Banner Store, visit Kroger’s website kroger.com/stores/search. Kroger Banner stores can be paid by Baker’s, City Market, Dillions, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, and Smith’s Food and Drug.
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