Grocery & Department Store

Fred Meyer Military & Veteran Discount

A real, first-party 10% off select items every third Thursday for enrolled military, families, and veterans — eligible items only.

Yes — Fred Meyer runs a real, first-party military discount: an extra 10% off select items on the third Thursday of every month for enrolled current military members, their families, and veterans (with ID), in store or on Pickup and Delivery orders placed that day. It’s a genuine, published offer, not a myth.

The catch is what it covers. The 10% applies to store-brand groceries (Fred Meyer, Kroger, Simple Truth and other private labels), apparel, home, toys, most electronics, and Fred Meyer Jewelers — but not name-brand groceries, produce/deli/bakery/meat sold by the pound, pharmacy, alcohol, tobacco, fuel, or gift cards. It’s best aimed at a store-brand stock-up or a general-merchandise buy, not your whole grocery bill.

This is an independent guide — NavyWeek is not affiliated with Fred Meyer or The Kroger Co. Fred Meyer controls the terms and can change the amount, eligible items, schedule, or verification at any time, so confirm the current offer on its official page before you shop.

Written by

T Madden Alford — U.S. Naval Academy '02 · U.S. Navy Reserve Captain (O-6) · Former submarine officer, USS Key West

Reviewed by

Erik Rivera — U.S. Naval Academy '04 · Former U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officer

Publish date: July 15, 2026 · Last reviewed: July 15, 2026

How we research & review: Our editorial process

Verify & redeem at Fred Meyer

Opens www.fredmeyer.com/pr/military-discount · Verification via SheerID

Fred Meyer Military Discount — Key Facts

Discount: Extra 10% off eligible items, third Thursday of each month
Verification: Enroll and verify (reported via SheerID) online, or show a military/veteran ID in store
Who qualifies: Current military, families & veterans (Guard/Reserve per editorial); no first-responder tier stated
Where to redeem: In store or online (Pickup/Delivery) on the third Thursday, once enrolled
Stacking: Eligible items only; account-linked (no code); fuel points earn separately
Best everyday saver: Free Fred Meyer Rewards card + fuel points; commissary for eligible shoppers
Region: Pacific Northwest (Fred Meyer stores) + fredmeyer.com

Source: Fred Meyer — Military Discount (official: 10% third-Thursday terms, included/excluded categories, enrollment) · Last verified: July 15, 2026

WHO QUALIFIES

Fred Meyer gives enrolled current military members, their families, and veterans an extra 10% off select items on the third Thursday of every month — in store or on Pickup/Delivery orders placed that day. It covers store-brand groceries and general merchandise, not name-brand groceries or your whole grocery bill.

Current active-duty military across all branches, once enrolled in Fred Meyer’s Military Discount.
National Guard and Reserve members (per editorial coverage), with a valid military ID.
Veterans with a valid veteran ID or proof of service.
Military families — the official page includes “their families”; enroll and verify per the current process.
No first-responder, teacher, nurse, or student tier is stated on Fred Meyer’s military-discount page — don’t assume one exists.

Fred Meyer discount by community
Audience	Discount
Current military, their families & veterans (with ID)Eligible items only, on the third Thursday of each month, once enrolled.	Extra 10% off
National Guard & ReservesEligible per editorial coverage; bring a valid military ID.	Extra 10% off

HOW TO REDEEM

Online at www.fredmeyer.com

Sign in to Fred Meyer Rewards
Log in to your free Fred Meyer Rewards account (create one if needed) — the discount is tied to this account, not a code.
Enroll and verify your status
Enroll in the Military Discount and verify your military or veteran status, reported to run through SheerID online.
Shop on the third Thursday
Place a Pickup or Delivery order on the third Thursday of the month; the extra 10% shows on eligible items at order time.

In store

Enroll or bring a valid ID
Enroll and verify in advance, or bring a valid military or veteran ID to the store’s customer-service desk.
Shop the third Thursday
Visit a Fred Meyer store on the third Thursday of the month.
Use your enrolled account at checkout
The extra 10% applies to eligible items when you use your enrolled Fred Meyer Rewards account.

HOW IT WORKS

Fred Meyer requires enrollment for the discount to apply — its page notes that “Customers currently enrolled in the Military Discount will see their savings at the time they place the order.” Editorial sources report the online enrollment verifies military and veteran status through SheerID; in store, staff can verify a valid military or veteran ID at the customer-service desk. Once enrolled, the discount links to your Fred Meyer Rewards account, so you don’t re-verify every trip.

This is also the honest correction to the widespread “Kroger 10% military discount” reputation. Kroger’s corporate “Honoring Our Heroes” page is a veteran-hiring and USO-partnership page with no storewide percentage — the recurring 10% is a banner-level program on one day a month, and Fred Meyer (a Kroger division serving the Pacific Northwest) is one of the banners that actually runs it.

For everyday grocery savings the bigger lever is the free Fred Meyer Rewards card (sale prices, personalized digital coupons, and fuel points), which covers the name-brand groceries the 10% excludes. And if you’re commissary-eligible, the tax-free commissary (at cost plus a 5% surcharge) usually beats even the 10% on name-brand groceries.

Exclusions & fine print

Valid only on the third Thursday of each month — “Not valid on prior purchases. Sorry, no rainchecks.”
Covers private-brand groceries (Fred Meyer, Kroger, Simple Truth and other store brands), apparel/shoes/accessories, all home incl. toys/sporting goods/auto/garden, most electronics, and Fred Meyer Jewelers only.
Excludes name-brand (non–private-label) groceries; produce, deli, bakery, and meat/seafood sold by the pound; and non–private-brand items in Food, Natural Food, Pharmacy, Pet, and Health & Beauty.
Excludes cosmetics, Carhartt, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, fuel/Fuel Stop purchases, game consoles (Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox), and various services and fees.
Account-linked, not a stackable code; “combine with coupons” language only appeared in a past Veterans Day holiday promo, not the standing monthly rule.

SOURCES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Fred Meyer offer a military discount?

Yes. Fred Meyer gives an extra 10% off select items on the third Thursday of every month to enrolled current military members, their families, and veterans with ID, in store or on Pickup/Delivery orders placed that day.

How much is the Fred Meyer military discount?

10% off eligible items — but only on the third Thursday, and only on qualifying items (store-brand groceries, apparel, home, most electronics, and Fred Meyer Jewelers). It does not apply to name-brand groceries, produce/meat by the pound, pharmacy, alcohol, tobacco, fuel, or gift cards.

Is there really a “Kroger 10% military discount” every day?

No. Kroger’s corporate “Honoring Our Heroes” page is a veteran-hiring and USO-partnership page with no storewide percentage. The recurring 10% is a banner-level program on one day a month, and Fred Meyer (a Kroger division in the Pacific Northwest) is one of the banners that runs it.

Do veterans, Guard/Reserve, and family members qualify?

Fred Meyer’s page names current military members, their families, and veterans with ID; editorial coverage adds National Guard and Reserves. Bring a valid military or veteran ID.

How do I verify my status?

Enroll in the Military Discount through your Fred Meyer Rewards account (reported to use SheerID online), or show a valid military or veteran ID at the store’s customer-service desk. Once enrolled, the discount is linked to your account.

Does Fred Meyer use ID.me, GovX, SheerID, or WeSalute?

Editorial sources report Fred Meyer’s online enrollment runs through SheerID; the primary page confirms an enrollment step but doesn’t name the provider. There’s no GovX storefront and no WeSalute requirement for this offer.

What’s excluded from the discount?

Name-brand (non–private-label) groceries; produce/deli/bakery/meat sold by the pound; pharmacy, alcohol, tobacco, fuel, gift cards, cosmetics, Carhartt, game consoles, and various services and fees. The 10% covers store brands and general merchandise, not your whole grocery bill.

Does Fred Meyer offer a first responder, teacher, nurse, or student discount?

Fred Meyer’s military-discount page does not state a first-responder, teacher, nurse, or student tier. Don’t assume one exists — confirm with the store.

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Editorial policy

Source priority. We cite Fred Meyer's official discount page and the identity-verification provider (SheerID) first. Discount amounts, eligibility, and exclusions are quoted from those sources and confirmed on the "Last verified" date above.
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