Home Chef gives verified first responders 50% off the first box (up to $60) and 10% off future orders when they verify with ID.me during signup, plus free shipping on the first box and a free item for life. The timing matters. Home Chef’s help center says that once an account exists, only the ongoing 10% discount can be applied, so the best version of this offer is the one you start from.
Home Chef says it’s “proud to support Doctors, Nurses, Hospital Employees, Military, First Responders, and Teachers.” Its home page describes meals as running “from classic meal kits to convenient Oven-Ready options,” and its discount page says you pick recipes each week that fit your preferences and dietary restrictions, with the option to skip deliveries or pause your account anytime.
How To Get The Home Chef First Responder Discount
For a new account, Home Chef’s help center describes the path this way:
- Start signing up for Home Chef. During signup you’ll find a drop-down option, then a green Verify with ID.me button.
- Verify your credentials through ID.me. When that’s done you’re routed back to the Home Chef page to finalize signup.
- Look at the Order Summary. Home Chef says the discount shows up there if it was applied successfully.
If you already have a Home Chef account
Home Chef’s discount page says that if you’re already a customer, you can verify with ID.me on the payment page of your account to begin receiving the discount. Its help center spells it out: go to Account Settings, open the Payment Information section, and click the green Verify with ID.me button under your payment information. Once verification is complete you’re routed back to Home Chef and the discount appears in the Order Summary of future orders.
Here’s the catch. The help center notes that after signup, only the ongoing 10% discount can be applied. The 50% first-box offer and the Free Extra for Life are tied to verifying during signup. A confirmation of successful verification appears under Discounts in the billing information section, and Home Chef says this verification feature isn’t supported in the mobile app at this time, so use the website.
What you get with each piece
The 50% applies to the first box and is capped at $60. The 10% on future orders has a maximum value per box that Home Chef says is outlined in the promo terms, so look at those terms for your plan. Free shipping covers the first box.
The Free Extra for Life is a free extra item in each weekly delivery. Home Chef’s help center says it lasts until or unless the account is paused or 6 or more weeks are skipped consecutively. ID.me’s listing describes the item as a dessert, while Home Chef’s own page calls it a free item, so you’ll see exactly what’s offered when you verify.
Q&A
Q: Can I get the 50% off first box if I already have an account?
A: Home Chef’s help center says only the ongoing 10% discount can be applied after signup.
Q: How do I verify on an existing account?
A: Use Account Settings, then Payment Information, and click the green Verify with ID.me button on the website.
Q: Is the 50% capped?
A: Yes, Home Chef says up to $60 on the first box.
Q: What happens to the Free Extra for Life if I pause?
A: Home Chef says it continues until or unless the account is paused or 6 or more weeks are skipped consecutively.
Q: Does it work in the Home Chef app?
A: Home Chef says verifying an existing account isn’t supported in the mobile app at this time.
Q: Who qualifies?
A: Home Chef’s help center names military members, first responders, healthcare professionals and teachers for the ID.me discount, and its discount page also lists doctors, nurses and hospital employees.
More Information:
Home Chef’s help center also has an article on how promotions and discount codes work, and it covers several offer types for new and returning customers. For more meal delivery offers, browse our food and drink discounts or read about the Blue Apron first responder discount.
