Aldi’s Free ‘Blind Box’ Is Genius—Plus the Secret Way to Get Mystery Food from Other Stores!
The grocery favorite is giving away free mystery boxes filled with snacks and goodies. Here’s how to claim one before they’re gone
Key Takeaways
- Aldi is launching four themed "Blind Boxes" online for free starting June 22 at noon EST.
- The surprise boxes feature high-protein snacks, premium cheeses, produce and store classics.
- Shoppers can also score year-round mystery food bags from Whole Foods via an app.
If you love opening up a package to uncover a surprise inside, Aldi has a treat for you! The grocery store chain recently announced it is hosting its very own blind box giveaway that includes tasty Aldi items. The best part? The boxes are absolutely free. Keep reading to find out how and when you can partake in the fun by getting your very own blind box this summer. Plus, discover other popular businesses that offer the same mystery food experience!
What is inside the free Aldi blind boxes?
Mystery boxes have been popular for years as they give people a chance to enjoy an unknown assortment of everything from books to toys. Now, budget-friendly retailer Aldi has joined in the trend, with plans to drop its very own blind boxes later this month.
These blind boxes will be available in four different varieties, each with a mix of popular Aldi items and surprise goodies.
Here’s a look at the four types of boxes you may be able to snag:
- The Protein Blind Box. Expect to find plenty of high-protein snacks to help your metabolism run smoothly.
- The Snack Blind Box. Perfect for those with the munchies, you’ll get tasty snacks like dips, crunchy items, sweets and premium cheeses.
- The Fiber Blind Box. You’ll get a delicious assortment of produce and fiber-packed goodies in this particular blend of products.
- The Mystery Blind Box. If you love surprises, this particular box is sure to delight! It will include a variety of items from around the store—both classics and lesser-known products you may not have otherwise thought to try.
How and when to claim your free Aldi mystery box online
Ready to score your very own Aldi box? The giveaway is taking place online, making it easy to secure the freebie.
Starting June 22 at 12 p.m. EST, visit AldiBlindBox.com to select that day’s Blind Box. (Tip: You can see a reveal of the box theme on Aldi’s Instagram account daily). If there are still boxes up for grabs, you’ll be prompted to enter your shipping address. Then the Blind Box will get delivered directly to your door!
The promotion lasts through June 25, so make sure you head to the website each day for a chance to win one. But act quick! Since the blind boxes are only available while supplies last, make sure you’re ready to claim yours on the website as soon as the clock strikes noon.
If you’re worried about the free boxes running out of stock, there’s another way to treat yourself to an appetizing mix of mystery food. Find out how below!
Other stores offering mystery food surprise bags
Aldi is far from the first chain in the U.S. to offer some form of a mystery box. Stores like Whole Foods Market, Tim Hortons and Circle K also provide customers a chance to enjoy surprise products via the Too Good to Go app. Known as the “the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food,” the app allows you to purchase unsold snacks, ingredients and even meals (usually nearing their expiration date) from shops, cafes and grocery stores in your area.
How exactly does this work?
- You open the Too Good To Go app to see what businesses in your area have Surprise Bags.
- Though you won’t know the exact contents you’ll receive, you can still filter by budget and dietary preferences.
- You pay via the app, then visit the store during a specified collection window and provide proof of receipt to get your food.
In most cases, you’re likely to get a random assortment of items. In a recent Reddit post, someone revealed their Circle K Surprise Bag came with a bottle of water, two boiled eggs, a bag of Sun Chips and a ham, egg and cheese croissant. Another Whole Foods order also resulted in an amusing mix of items: Jeni’s ice cream, Rao’s frozen lasagna, Jonny Pops popsicles, a four-cheese gluten-free pizza and organic homestyle waffles.
While the bags aren’t exactly themed, you may end up with quite a few similar items depending on what unsold foods are available. A Reddit user quipped, “I think I’m going to need some egg recipes” when they received four dozen eggs—and two cartons of egg alternatives—in their Too Good to Go bag.
If you’d like to give this version of a mystery grocery bag a try, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to do so! While Aldi’s promotion is only for a limited time, you can purchase mystery bags at participating retailers and restaurants year-round.
Regardless of which option you choose, you’re sure to revel in the excitement of the surprise!
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