From overnight ER shifts to early mornings at clinics and long days in hospitals, nurses are there for people during some of the hardest, happiest, and most emotional moments of their lives. They keep things moving, comfort families, calm nerves, and somehow manage to do it all while running on very little sleep and way too much coffee.
To show some appreciation, restaurants, coffee shops, retailers, and major brands are offering freebies, discounts, and giveaways throughout the week for healthcare workers and nurses.
- Chipotle is giving away free burritos and bowls through a nationwide healthcare worker giveaway worth up to $2 million.
- Chick-fil-A is offering a free Original Chicken Sandwich at participating locations with ID verification through the app.
- Shake Shack is offering nurses a free ShackBurger or Veggie Shack with purchase at participating locations.
- Scooter’s Coffee is giving healthcare workers a free medium drink while supplies last.
- Potbelly is offering a free cookie or regular fountain drink with the purchase of an entrée when nurses show a valid work ID.
- Einstein Bros. Bagels is giving nurses a free Bagel & Shmear with purchase on May 6 at participating locations.
- MOD Pizza is offering buy-one-get-one free pizzas for nurses and teachers with valid ID.
- McAlister’s Deli is offering free large teas and also giving away catered lunches for healthcare workers.
- Buffalo Wild Wings is offering 20% off dine-in orders for nurses and teachers.
- Smoothie King is giving nurses 20% off orders with a valid work ID.
- Shipley Do-Nuts is offering a free half-dozen donuts at participating locations for nurses and teachers.
- Sonny’s BBQ is giving away a free Pork Big Deal meal during Nurses Week.
- The Greene Turtle is offering nurses a free meal up to $15 with valid work ID.
- Biggby Coffee has $1.99 drinks for nurses with valid ID.
- Dog Haus is offering 20% off dine-in orders for nurses during Nurses Week.
- Outback Steakhouse is offering nurses 10% off their check with medical ID.
- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is offering nurses who show a valid ID a free scoop of Ms. Ollie’s Strawberry Ice Cream at participating restaurants.
- HelloFresh, Factor Meals, Home Chef, and Green Chef all have major meal kit discounts for healthcare workers this week.
- Retail brands like FIGS, HOKA, Brooks, Nike, Skechers, Crocs, Stanley, YETI, and Lululemon are also offering discounts for verified nurses and healthcare workers.
And while free coffee and discounted food can’t fully repay the people who spend their lives taking care of others, it’s still nice to see nurses getting a little recognition this week.
So if you know a nurse, maybe buy them a coffee, send them a text, or just tell them thank you. Chances are they’ve earned it about a thousand times over.
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