Amazon is giving away free groceries for a year—here’s how to enter
Amazon is pairing its new grocery sweepstakes with summer food deals, including select items priced as low as $1.
Rachel Cortez- Amazon is giving away free groceries for a year to 100 winners ahead of its Prime Day event.
- Customers are automatically entered by spending $15 or more on qualifying online grocery orders through June 22.
- Each of the 100 winners will receive $10,000 in Amazon gift cards.
- A purchase is not required to enter the sweepstakes, and it is open to all Amazon account holders.
Are the skyrocketing costs of groceries seriously putting a strain on your budget? Wouldn't it be nice to finally score free groceries for a change? Well, you are in luck! Amazon just announced the return of their epic, four-day Prime Day event—happening from Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26—and they are kicking things off with an incredible giveaway.
From now through Monday, June 22, customers who spend $15 or more on qualifying online grocery orders on Amazon will automatically be entered for a chance to win free groceries for an entire year! On top of that, Amazon is rolling out some sizzling summer deals on BBQ favorites starting at just $3. You can even grab incredible seasonal treats like $1 red cherries, $1 hot dogs and buns and sweet corn priced at an amazing 4-for-$1.
There has never been a better time to explore Amazon's online grocery shopping. Plus, stacking up multiple entries into that free groceries prize pool certainly wouldn't hurt!
Keep reading below to get all the details on this massive grocery giveaway and find out how you can start cashing in on these deals today!
What is Amazon’s Free Groceries for a Year sweepstakes?
Amazon’s 'Free Groceries for a Year' sweepstakes is a massive promotional giveaway launched to celebrate the return of Prime Day. To help shoppers combat inflation, Amazon is giving away a total of $1 million in prizes split among 100 randomly selected winners. Each winner receives a grand prize of $10,000 in Amazon.com gift cards, which can be spent on everyday household essentials and food on Amazon.com through Same-Day Delivery, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and select local marketplace retailers. The entry window for this sweepstakes runs from June 2 through June 22.
What counts as a qualifying grocery order for the Amazon sweepstakes?
Qualifying orders include online purchases of $15 or more made through Same-Day Delivery, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, Amazon Now or participating local retailers on the Amazon online marketplace.
How much money do you actually get if you win Free Groceries for a Year?
Amazon is awarding 100 total winners a grand prize of $10,000 each, distributed in the form of Amazon.com gift cards. This averages out to roughly $833 per month to spend on groceries and everyday household essentials.
Does shopping multiple times a day give you more entries?
No. Entry is capped at one entry per day, regardless of how many separate $15+ grocery orders you place in a single 24-hour period. However, entries do roll over weekly, so entering once a day from June 2 through June 22 maximizes your chances across the three separate drawing periods.
When are the winners of the Amazon grocery giveaway announced?
Winners are being drawn and announced weekly in the lead-up to the event. The sweepstakes is split into three separate weekly drawing periods between June 2 and June 22. If your entry isn't selected in the first week, don't worry—non-winning entries automatically roll over into the next drawing period.
Can you enter Amazon’s free grocery sweepstakes without buying anything?
Yes. You do not need to make a purchase or even have a Prime membership to enter. You can manually enter daily by logging into your Amazon account and using the "Click to Enroll for Free" button on the official offer page, or by opting into Amazon grocery text alerts.
Do you have to be a Prime member to win the free groceries giveaway?
No! While the upcoming Prime Day sales event from June 23–26 is exclusively for Prime members, the "Free Groceries for a Year" sweepstakes is open to anyone with a standard Amazon account. If you enter manually via the online marketplace or by signing up for Amazon grocery text alerts, no active Prime subscription or purchase is required.
When is Amazon Prime Day 2026?
Amazon confirmed that Prime Day will take place from Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26.
What kinds of deals can you expect?
Amazon Prime Day typically features discounts across nearly every category, including:
- Tech: Laptops, headphones, smart TVs and tablets
- Amazon devices: Echo speakers, Fire TVs, Kindles and Ring products
- Home and outdoor: Gardening tools, lawn equipment, bedding and storage
- Beauty and fashion: Skincare, hair tools and everyday basics
Do you need a Prime membership to shop on Prime Day?
Yes. Amazon Prime Day deals are exclusive to Prime members.
A Prime membership includes:
- Free two‑day (and often same‑day) shipping
- Access to Prime Video, Prime Music and Prime Luna
- Early and exclusive access to Prime Day deals
If you’re not currently a member, Amazon typically offers free trials and discounted memberships for students and young adults ahead of Prime Day.
- Amazon Prime for Young Adults membership: People between the ages of 18 and 24 can sign up for the relaunched discounted Prime membership with a six-month $0 trial and then just $7.49 per month.
- Prime Access: If you receive SNAP, EBT, Medicaid or other qualifying government aid, you can save with a discounted Prime Access membership.
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