9 Walmart Items Smart Seniors on Social Security Should Stock Up On This Winter

bgwalker / Getty Images

Commitment to Our Readers

GOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.

20 Years
Helping You Live Richer

Reviewed
by Experts

Trusted by
Millions of Readers

Living on Social Security can be a challenge, but Walmart has you covered. The retailer is stocked with winter essentials at rock-bottom prices.

Many of these steals can be found on store brands like Equate, Great Value and Bettergoods, offering quality items for less money. Keep reading for nine Walmart items seniors on Social Security need this winter.

Also see five ways to stretch your Social Security check at Target.

Equate Daytime and Nighttime Cold Relief Caplets

• Price: $4.98

If you get sick this winter, you’re probably not going to feel like going to the store for cold medicine. Stock up now with the Equate daytime and nighttime cold relief combo pack, consisting of 12 daytime caplets and 12 nighttime caplets.

In comparison, a 24-count pack of Vicks DayQuil NyQuil severe cough, cold and flu relief LiquiCaps costs $11.97 at Walmart.

Equate 8-Hour Arthritis Pain Relief Acetaminophen

• Price: $9.96

Combat minor winter arthritis aches with a 225-count bottle of Equate eight-hour arthritis pain relief acetaminophen. Notably more expensive, Walmart sells a 100-count bottle of Tylenol eight-hour arthritis and joint pain acetaminophen caplets for $12.47.

Equate Cocoa Divine Conditioning Skin Lotion

• Price: $3.67

Keep your skin hydrated this winter with a 20.3-ounce bottle of Equate cocoa divine conditioning skin lotion. Made from real cocoa butter, this dermatologist-tested lotion is free of parabens, phthalates and formaldehyde donors.

A same-sized bottle of Vaseline intensive care cocoa radiant body lotion costs $6.98 at Walmart.

Great Value Disinfectant Spray

• Price: $4.48

Keep winter illnesses at bay with this 19-ounce can of Great Value disinfectant spray. Designed for use in kitchens, bathrooms and soft surfaces, it’s formulated to kill 99.9% of germs and viruses — including those that cause colds, flu and COVID-19.

Walmart also sells a 19-ounce can of Lysol disinfectant sanitizing antibacterial spray, but it costs $7.97.

Great Value Purified Drinking Water

• Price: $3.68

You never know when a winter emergency will strike, so be prepared with a 24-count pack of Great Value purified drinking water. If you don’t end up needing it now, you’ll definitely be able to use it later.

Great Value Chicken and Dumpling Soup

• Price: $1.50

Buy a few cans of Great Value chicken and dumpling soup for an easy lunch or dinner when you don’t feel like cooking. It’s cheaper than a similar option, Campbell’s Chunky Creamy Chicken and Dumplings Soup, which costs $1.98 on sale.

Great Value Garlic Texas Toast

• Price: $1.97 (regularly $2.24)

A side that goes with everything, this box of Great Value garlic Texas toast contains eight fully baked slices of deliciousness. Compare it with an eight-count box of New York Bakery Texas toast, sold for $2.97 at Walmart.

Bettergoods Sorrentina Sauce Gnocchi

• Price: $3.86

Comfort food on a winter night, this 16-ounce bag of Bettergoods Sorrentina sauce gnocchi cooks in just five to seven minutes. You can also get a 16-ounce bag of frozen gnocchi alla Sorrentina at Whole Foods, but it costs $5.29.

Great Value Buttermilk Pancakes

• Price: $3.74

Avoid the mess of making pancakes from scratch with this 24-count bag of frozen Great Value buttermilk pancakes. They’re great for a hearty winter breakfast or dinner. Simply heat these pancakes, pour syrup on them and enjoy.

Compare that price with $5.97 for a 24-count box of frozen Eggo buttermilk pancakes at Walmart.

Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.

Share This Article: