Kroger gives away 100,000 pints of free ice cream on the first day of summer

Enjoying ice cream on a hot summer day is one of life’s greatest pleasures.

And the Kroger Co. is helping customers beat the heat this summer solstice with the sweetest treat of all at no cost – ice cream. We all scream for FREE ice cream!

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To celebrate the start of summer, Kroger is giving away 100,000 pints of FREE Kroger Brand ice cream!

Here’s the scoop on how to score your FREE pint:

On June 19, 2026 at noon EST, visit FreeKrogerIceCream.com to download single-use digital coupon for one FREE pint of Kroger Brand ice cream.

The coupon can be redeemed in-store or through pickup and delivery at participating Kroger Family of Stores from June 19 to July 3, 2026.

The offer is valid on the new Kroger Brand All-American Ice Cream Collection and all Kroger Brand pint flavors. The collection brings three all-new ice cream flavors inspired by the taste of iconic American summer traditions —Seventh Inning Swirl, Sweet As Cherry Pie and Banana Split Social.

The promotion is valid in all U.S. states, except California, Colorado, Louisiana, Tennessee and Nevada. The coupon is valid in all banner stores, except QFC.

Customers who aren’t able to snag the giveaway can still save $1 on any two pints of Kroger Brand ice cream through July 3, 2026.