Commissary shoppers can save big on a range of items at their local store’s sidewalk sale, with locations throughout the U.S. offering deals throughout September.

The full list of 177 locations, in order of sale date, is available at this link. Shoppers at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., and Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., will see savings starting Aug. 31, while those in New Orleans will have a two-day event beginning Sept. 29.

Patrons at Fort Cavazos, Texas, (formerly Fort Hood) can save at multiple locations, with the Clear Creek sale running Sept. 1-3 and the Warrior Way sidewalk sale set for Sept. 13-16.

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Along with separate schedules (subject to change), the stores will have a variety of everyday items for sale. Find your store’s webpage to get the latest information.

Expanded Eligibility

The Defense Commissaries Agency (DeCA) and other federal agencies continue outreach efforts to veterans and caregivers covered by a 2020 commissary eligibility expansion opening the stores to more than 4.1 million potential new shoppers. These include designated primary caregivers (under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers), all Purple Heart recipients and former prisoners of war, and all veterans with VA-documented service-connected disabilities.

A VA News item from October 2022 includes links to help determine eligibility and details on other commissary benefits, including curbside pickup options. Get full eligibility details at this link.