Kroger is giving away free ice cream on Friday: How to get yours
On Friday, June 20, the first day of summer, the grocery store chain is giving away 92,000 pints of Kroger brand ice cream for free – 1,000 pints for each of the season's 92 days. The campaign is a part of a promotion for Kroger's Summer in a Pint collection of ice creams.
The grocery store chain started its Summer in a Pint collection last year, offering 45,000 pints of free ice cream (50 pints per minute of summer's 900 minutes of sunlight).
"Last year, we were blown away by customer excitement for our free pint offer and this summer we are making it even sweeter," Kroger Group Vice President of Center Store Merchandising Mike Murphy said in a news release.
Here's how to get that free sweet treat this year.
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How to get free pint of ice cream from Kroger
Visit FreeKrogerIceCream.com to download a single-use digital coupon, available exclusively on June 20, starting at noon ET, while supplies last.
Customers can redeem the coupon on one of the new Summer in a Pint flavors or any classic Kroger Brand ice creams.
The coupon is redeemable at participating Kroger stores from June 20 through Friday, July 4. The coupon is not redeemable at Kroger stores in California, Colorado, Louisiana, Tennessee and Nevada or at banner stores Mariano's, Metro Market, Pick 'n Save and QFC, according to a news release.
What are Kroger's 2025 Summer in a Pint flavors?
According to a news release, four flavors are available with the coupon:
Italian Style Summer Fizz: Blood orange-flavored sherbet with popping candy clusters and a blood orange-flavored ribbon
Blood orange-flavored sherbet with popping candy clusters and a blood orange-flavored ribbon Fireside Nights: Toasted marshmallow-flavored ice cream featuring s'mores pieces and a glittery swirl that resembles the orange hue of a campfire flame
Toasted marshmallow-flavored ice cream featuring s'mores pieces and a glittery swirl that resembles the orange hue of a campfire flame Sandy Shores: Coconut-flavored ice cream with a sweet and salty pretzel crunch
Coconut-flavored ice cream with a sweet and salty pretzel crunch Poolside Tan Lines: Swirl of vanilla bean, chocolate and coffee ice creams
Where is a Kroger near you?
To find the nearest Kroger, or banner store, near you, visit Kroger's website, kroger.com/stores/search. Kroger banner stores include Baker's, City Market, Dillions, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, Pay Less Super-Markets and Smith's Food and Drug.
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
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