WESTERVILLE, OH — Kroger’s Columbus Division announced on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, a special 10% discount on in-store purchases for Memorial Day weekend to honor active and former military members, their dependents, and families, with the promotion effective Monday, May 26, 2025, as reported at 3:52 PM EDT on Friday, May 23, 2025. The retailer will also offer an ultimate backyard grilling bundle at a discounted rate, starting at $3.50 per person, to celebrate the holiday.
Eligible shoppers, including active duty personnel, veterans, and dependents with a valid military ID, can avail the discount by using their Loyalty Card at checkout. Kroger associates who are veterans or on active duty can combine this with their existing 10% Our Brands discount, totaling 20% savings. Exclusions apply to alcohol, tobacco, fuel, money orders, taxes, postage stamps, gift cards, lottery tickets, CRV, prescriptions, and certain services. “Kroger’s Columbus Division is proud to salute America’s heroes this Memorial Day,” said Mark Bruce, Corporate Affairs Manager. “We offer this special discount in gratitude as families gather to remember the contributions of our servicemembers who gave the ultimate sacrifice.”
The ultimate backyard grilling bundle, designed to feed 16 people, includes Kroger Brand 100% Pure Beef Quarter Pound Burgers with Sesame Hamburger Buns and Medium Cheddar Sliced Cheese, two packs of Oscar Mayer Classic Wieners Hot Dogs with three packs of White Hot Dog Buns, two containers of Kroger Brand Mustard Potato Salad, three cans of Bush’s Original Baked Beans, two bags of Kroger Brand Potato Chips in varieties like Classic, Cheddar and Sour Cream, Sweet and Mesquite BBQ, and Sour Cream and Onion, plus 30 bakery-fresh Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Kroger’s commitment to military support shines through its hiring of over 50,000 veterans in the past decade across stores, technology, and logistics, and its status as the largest cumulative donor to the United Service Organizations (USO) in its 82-year history. Customers can also enjoy lower prices on over 1,000 items, weekly digital coupons worth more than $600, and Kroger’s Fresh & Quality Guarantees, ensuring high quality at low costs.
