Amazon is giving away $10,000 in free groceries—enter before June 22

• Amazon is giving away $1 million in groceries to 100 winners before Prime Day.
• The "Free Groceries for a Year" sweepstakes runs from June 2 through June 22.
• Each of the 100 winners will receive $10,000 in Amazon gift cards.
• Entry is free and does not require a purchase or a Prime membership.

Staring at grocery receipts has become a stressful experience for most households. To combat stubborn food inflation, Amazon has just launched a massive pre-Prime Day incentive: a $1 million "Free Groceries for a Year" sweepstakes.

Running now through Monday, June 22, Amazon is offering 100 shoppers the chance to win $10,000 in Amazon.com gift cards and skip the grocery store spending for an entire year.

If you want a chance to erase your grocery bill, here is everything you need to know to lock in your daily entries before the fast-approaching deadline.

What will the winners receive?

Amazon is randomly selecting 100 total winners to receive a grand prize of $10,000 each, distributed entirely via Amazon.com gift cards.

When broken down across a full 12-month period, this translates to roughly $833 per month in pure purchasing power. Winners can redeem these funds for food, fresh produce and everyday household essentials across several of Amazon's digital storefronts:

• Amazon Fresh
• Whole Foods Market
• Same-Day Delivery
• Amazon Now
• Select local marketplace grocery retailers

Early Prime Day grocery deals to shop now

The sweepstakes serves as a direct prelude to Prime Day 2026. The entry window for this sweepstakes runs from June 2 through June 22.

To generate early buzz, Amazon has already slashed prices on summer cookout and grilling essentials. Right now, shoppers can cash in on immediate grocery discounts of $3 and under, featuring:

• $1 seasonal red cherries
• $1 hot dogs and buns
• Sweet corn priced at 4-for-$1

How do you enter the Amazon free groceries sweepstakes?

You can enter the Amazon Free Groceries for a Year sweepstakes in three ways: automatically by placing a qualifying online grocery order of $15 or more, manually by clicking the "Enroll for Free" button on Amazon’s official sweepstakes page or by opting into Amazon's promotional grocery text alerts.

What counts as a qualifying grocery order for the Amazon giveaway?

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.

Can you enter the Amazon grocery sweepstakes without buying anything?

Yes. You can enter the sweepstakes completely free without making a purchase. Log in to your standard Amazon account, visit the official giveaway landing page and click the "Click to Enroll for Free" button. You can also secure a free entry by signing up for Amazon's grocery text alert program.

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.

Does shopping multiple times a day give you more contest 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 Amazon grocery giveaway winners 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.

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.

Amazon Prime membership

Sign up for an Amazon Prime membership to get exclusive perks and benefits all year. Join Amazon Prime

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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