Free Food and Deals for Frontline and Healthcare Workers

As we all know, America is undergoing a crisis.  Thankfully, we have millions of nurses, doctors, healthcare staff and frontline workers there to help us get through it.  Several restaurant chains have stepped up to show their appreciation for their hard work and for putting themselves in harm’s way.  Here’s a roundup of the current free items and discounts available for these vital people.  Kudos to these companies for putting the spotlight on these great folks!

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B. GOOD 50% Off for Heroes

B. GOOD wants to thank all the front line workers by offering some great food at a great price.  For a limited time, doctors, nurses, medical staff, police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and front line individuals can get 50% off any order placed online or in the B. GOOD app.  To start an online order, click here.  Then, at checkout, in the Reward and Offers Section, click on the FIRST RESPONDERS: 50% OFF reward to get the discount applied.  Please have a work ID badge or other proof to show when you get your order!  Here’s a B. GOOD email posting the generous offer.

For more B. GOOD deals like Kids Eat Free specials, read our EatDrinkDeals B. GOOD article here.

Checkers and Rally’s Free Combo for Medical and First Responders

Uniformed medical workers and first responders will receive a free small combo at Checkers and Rally’s locations for a limited time.  Choices include a Big Buford, Baconzilla!, Cheese Champ, 5pc Classic Wings Combo, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Deep Sea Double, Half-Pound Chicken Bites, Chili Dog or BBQ Bacon Roadhouse, with a small and small drink.  Here’s the press release about the offer.

Cumberland Farms

Healthcare Workers, First Responders and Military Personnel can get a free Hot or Iced Coffee at Cumberland Farms for a limited time.  Bring a work ID to get your free coffee.  The offer is valid for police officers, firefighters, active military, paramedics, doctors, nurses, hospital and medical staff and medical researchers.  Click here to see the offer from the Cumberland Farms website.

Fazoli’s $2.99 Meal for Restaurant Workers

Fazoli’s is offering all restaurant workers a Regular Spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara and a small drink for $2.99 for a limited time. Just show your restaurant name tag, uniform or pay stub to get the deal.  You can only get it through the drive-through window.

“This pandemic has created a situation unlike any of us have seen in our lifetimes, and unfortunately, our industry is one that will continue to bear the brunt of the impact,” said CEO Carl Howard in this press release. “As a brand, we want to do what we can to help those in our restaurant industry family, and also help drive occasions to our restaurants to sustain our own managers and crew during this difficult time.”

Genghis Grill 20% Off for Healthcare Workers

Healthcare workers get 20% off their carryout and call-ahead orders at all locations for a limited time.  Please show a badge or medical ID to get the discount.  Genghis Grill posted the deal on their Facebook page.

Hooters 20% Off for Hospital Workers, First Responders and Military

Hospital Workers, First Responders and Military get 20% off.  Show your work ID for pickup orders, or for online orders choose the “Pay at Store” option.  Here’s the Hooters Facebook announcement.

Krispy Kreme BOGO Dozen for $1 Mondays for Healthcare Workers

Krispy Kreme’s free doughnuts offer ended May 11, but they are now allowing $1 Original Glazed Dozens with the purchase of any other dozen to Healthcare Workers on Mondays through September 7!  You’ll need to bring a valid work ID to get the special price.  Krispy Kreme posted the deal on Facebook.

Miami Grill 25% Off for Nurses, Doctors, Healthcare Workers and First Responders

Miami Grill is offering 25% off for doctors, nurses, EMT workers and hospital support staff.  Bring a valid work ID for takeout or show it at the drive thru to get the discount.  Miami Grill announced the offer in this press release. 

O’Charley’s 25% for Healthcare Workers and First Responders

Get 25% off if you show your badge or other work credentials at O’Charley’s for call-in or carryout orders.  Valid for Healthcare personnel or First Responders.  O’Charley’s announced their offer on Facebook.

Outback 10% Off for Heroes

Nurses, doctors, medical staff, military veterans, servicemen and women, police, firefighters and first responders get 10% off at Outback every day.  Bring a valid medical, state or federal service ID to get the discount.  Outback has the deal posted on its website.

Looking for more specials at the Aussie steak joint?  Click here for our EatDrinkDeals Outback page!

Panda Express 10% Off Hospital Workers and First Responders

Hospital workers and First Responders can get 10% off purchases in-restaurant at Panda Express through December 31, 2020.  You’ll need a valid work ID to get the discount.

Panda Express posted the deal on Facebook.

For info on other deals, like their $20 Family Meals, click here for our EatDrinkDeals Panda Express story!

Round Table Pizza 25% Off for First Responders and Healthcare Workers

Get 25% off any carryout or delivery order at Round Table Pizza for a limited time.  Call your order in to your local Round Table and mention this offer, then show your work ID at pick-up or delivery to get the discount.  Round Table Pizza sent out this email with the deal.

Smokey Bones 25% Off for First Responders and Healthcare Professionals

Smokey Bones now offers 25% off for First Responders and Healthcare Professionals.  Here’s the Smokey Bones Facebook announcement.

Starbucks Free Coffee for Front-Line Responders

Our nation’s front-line responders are working overtime, away from their loved ones, and risking their own health to help others during the coronavirus outbreak.  Now, Starbucks is stepping up in a big way to say thank you!  Through May 31, all front-line responders to the COVID-19 outbreak will receive a FREE tall hot or iced coffee.  No purchase is necessary.  Front-line responders include police officers, firefighters, doctors, nurses, hospital workers and paramedics.  Please bring an ID or wear your uniform to be eligible for the deal.  Starbucks announced the news on their running COVID-19 updates page here and on Twitter.

Taco Bueno Free Platter Sundays for Healthcare and First Responders

On Sundays, First Responders and Health Care workers get a free platter – please bring a work ID to get the deal.  Here’s the announcement on the Taco Bueno Facebook page.

Teriyaki Madness 50% Off Healthcare Workers

Catering orders of the Teriyaki Bar sent to healthcare sites like hospitals, COVID-19 testing sites, and doctor’s offices are 50% off.  The Teriyaki Bars feed up to 10 people.  Here’s how it works.  Click here to place an order online on the Teriyaki Madness website.  Add the Healthcare Team Teriyaki Bar to your cart.  The order shows as pickup, but you’ll get a call to confirm the location of the healthcare site.  You pay 50% plus the taxes, and Teriyaki Bar will cover the rest, plus deliver it for free.

White Castle 20% Off for Essential Workers

Essential workers can get 20% off at White Castle through June 15 when they show a valid work ID.  The deal is valid for drive thru only.  That includes first responders, health care personnel, grocery store and other retail food employees.  Here’s the press release from White Castle with the info.

Wienerschnitzel 20% Off Healthcare, Fire, Police, Military

Wienerschnitzel is giving 20% off to healthcare workers, police, fire or military personnel.  You need to have a valid professional ID or be in uniform.  Wienerschnitzel posted the discount on Facebook.

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