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As fall approaches, savvy retirees should consider stocking up on essential items at Sam’s Club before seasonal demand drives prices higher and reduces availability. The warehouse retailer offers budget-friendly prices on products particularly valuable for seniors on fixed incomes.
Health and Wellness Essentials
Prescription medications
These should be at the top your must-buy items. Plus, Members are eligible to receive a 30-day supply of over 600 generic drugs for $10 or less as well as 10 select generic prescriptions for $0, according to Sam’s Club’s website. In Arizona, California and Minnesota, drugs listed in the free drug benefit are available for $2 for a 30-day supply. With fall flu season approaching, now is the time to transfer prescriptions and compare costs with your current pharmacy.
Seasonal Shopping
Bulk Non-Perishables
These offer excellent value when purchased ahead of winter weather. Sam’s Club’s warehouse model allows retirees to stock up on essentials like Campbell’s Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup, Barilla Pasta Variety Pack, Minute Instant Light and Fluffy White Rice and other frozen items that won’t spoil. These purchases become especially valuable when icy conditions make frequent grocery trips challenging.
Winter Comfort Items
Make sure to purchase now while selection remains high. Consider stocking up on Member’s Mark Luxury Cozy Knit Throws, Lasko Oscillating Ceramic Tower Space Heater and any weatherproofing supplies before retailers shift inventory to holiday merchandise. Sam’s Club’s bulk pricing on these seasonal necessities can provide substantial savings.
Gift Cards and Entertainment
Restaurant and Retail Gift Cards
These present year-round savings opportunities. Sam’s Club typically offers gift cards at discounted rates, allowing retirees to stretch their dining and shopping budgets further. With holiday season approaching, purchasing these cards in advance can help manage entertainment expenses.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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Police: 2 hurt after woman loses control of vehicle in NJ Sam’s Club parking lot
Police in Pleasantville, New Jersey, are investigating after, officials said, two people were hurt when an 82-year-old Margate woman lost control of her car in a Sam’s Club parking lot on Sunday.
By Hayden Mitman • Published August 18, 2025 • Updated on August 18, 2025 at 12:49 pm
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Two people were hurt when, officials said, a woman lost control of her vehicle while trying to leave a parking spot in a Sam’s Club parking lot in Pleasantville, New Jersey over the weekend.
According to police, though officials didn’t specify a time, sometime Sunday, a 70-year-old woman from Absecon and a 60-year-old man from Pleasantville, were injured when they were struck by a vehicle driven by an 82-year-old Margate woman in the parking lot of a Sam’s Club in Pleasantville, New Jersey.
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Officials said the driver is alleged to have lost control of the vehicle while pulling out of a parking space.
Both of the injured victims were taken to area medical centers for treatment for minor injuries, officials said.
The driver, police said, was uninjured.
No charges have been filed in this incident, but officials said, an investigation is ongoing.