Deals and Discounts for Seniors in Southwest Atlanta

Sometimes it's good to be an older adult.

Southwest Atlanta’s seniors can participate in, and benefit from, a variety of free and inexpensive services and shopping deals. Many of these services and activities are well known, but others would be enjoyed by more seniors if they were aware of them.

Every Wednesday, Publix and Kroger grocery stores offer five percent discounts on groceries purchased by seniors.There are two Kroger stores on Cascade Road and one Publix store.

For coffee drinkers, McDonald’s on Cascade has senior cups of coffee for only 50 cents, seven days a week. Most McDonald’s in Southwest Atlanta and throughout the city offer discount deals on coffee for seniors.

Looking for clothing and merchandise discounts? Ross department stores offers 5 percent discounts on Tuesdays for adults ages 55 and older.

At the Darnell Multipurpose Facility, seniors receive free water aerobics, computer classes, art classes, and a variety of other free courses and activities. In addition, for the small price of $3.00, the facility provides a delicious breakfast or lunch, Mondays through Fridays.

Many southwest Atlanta seniors have recently received discount vouchers to purchase fresh vegetables and fruits via Georgia’s “Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program“(SFMNP). Georgia produce growers, who are eligible to participate in the  program, deliver their goods to  the Darnell facility, as well as to the Quality Living Services Center (QLS) where participants can buy fresh produce right off the truck.

Seniors ages 60 or older can participate, but they must have registered to receive the vouchers. For eligibility and program information, seniors can call the Darnell Facility, QLS, or the statewide toll free number for Georgia seniors at 1-866-552-4464 or Georgia WIC, 1-888-814-5468. 

The Georgia Department of Human Resources Division received  federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fund the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

Sure, there are the inconveniences of arthritis and some ailments…. but, sometimes it’s good to be a senior!