Now more than ever, people are appreciating all of the hard work that nurses and healthcare workers give on a daily basis. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers have been putting in long hours and making their own sacrifices for the safety of others. As a small token of appreciation this Nation Nurse's Week, a few chain restaurants are offering free coffees, food, and discounts on meals to those working on the frontline.
1.Dunkin'
If you're a nurse, all you have to do is pull up to Dunkin' and say you're a healthcare worker to claim the offer—you'll get a medium coffee and donut for free on May 6 only.
2.Krispy Kreme
Through May 11, first responders can get a free dozen of Krispy Kreme donuts on Mondays. Just show your badge and collect your donuts!
3.Mrs. Fields
With the code "NURSES," you can get 25 percent off the Mrs. Fields Heroes Collection.
4.Sheetz
Sheetz is offering a free coffee to nurses, hospital workers, and paramedics through June 1.
5.Outback Steakhouse
With a valid state or federal service ID, you can get 10 percent off your meal from Outback.
6.El Pollo Loco
To thank nurses for taking care of others’ families, El Pollo Loco is asking for nominations of deserving nurses to receive a surprise meal for them to enjoy at home during National Nurses Week. Starting May 6 through May 12, the community can nominate a hardworking nurse by tagging them on Facebook and Instagram. Chosen daily and by random selection, El Pollo Loco will surprise nurses on their social channels with a limited-edition National Nurses Week gift card for the family to enjoy a meal together at home. El Pollo Loco is also offering the National Nurses Week gift card for purchase at www.elpolloloco.comas well.
7.The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Coffee Bean & Tea Lead will be treating ALL healthcare workers to a free brewed coffee of any size, any tea (hot or iced), or $1 off any specialty beverages on May 6.
8.Verb Energy Bars
As part of their #VerbLove campaign, Verb is giving their energy to those who need it most by donating bars to healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak. Healthcare workers can text 415-915-8372 and get Verb Bars delivered straight to their door free of charge.
9.Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Capriotti’s is giving a free small sub to any nurse–all they need to do is DM Capriotti’s with their CAPAddicts Rewards account email (download the app if you don’t have it!) and send a photo of their healthcare ID by May 6–from there, Capriotti’s will load a free sub onto their app.