COVID Freebies for Health Care Workers, First Responders & Essential Services

Some companies are saying thank you with their freebie offers for health care workers and first responders. Usually identification from workplaces are required before getting the freebie.

Starbucks: free coffee with ID:thumbs_up:
Nandos: free meal with ID. Nandos offers this freebie for laid off restaurant workers too.:thumbs_up:
McDonalds: free coffee or tea with ID:thumbs_up:
Harveys: 50% off take out and delivery with ID:thumbs_up:
Swiss Chalet: 50% off take out and delivery with ID:thumbs_up:
Vessi: free pair of shoes with ID:thumbs_up:
Chevron in BC and Alberta: $10 off 20 liter or more gas purchase, with ID:thumbs_up:
Free daycare for children of health care workers, 24 hours per day: example, Toronto with ID:thumbs_up:
Staywell is offering free housing for health care workers at their apartment and hotels, Canada wide, with valid ID:thumbs_up:
Dinos pizza in Etobicoke is offering free pizza, with ID:thumbs_up:
Figs scrubs is offering free scrubs to hospitals in the next 2 months:thumbs_up:
Crocs is offering free shoes for health care workers, every day after 12 noon, until the daily limit is reached, with ID:thumbs_up:
CAA South Central Ontario health care members get free roadside assistance when calling and identifying as a health care worker, with ID:thumbs_up:
CAA is also transporting for free, to food banks, Meals on Wheels, pharmacies and community agencies:thumbs_up:



Restrictions apply. YMMV

Awesome.
Thanks to all the front line workers be it doctors, nurses, mail couriers, cashiers, grocers, first responders of all kinds today and always

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Yes we have to remember the frontline workers the are our heroes. No matter what capacity the work in. I always appreciate them and I am sure we all appreciated and think of them more with this Pandemic going on.

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Nandos: free meal with ID. Nandos offers this freebie for laid off restaurant workers too

great thread to let everyone know how the front line workers are being appreciated.

What great companies to show appreciation to those hard working workers. So nice to see.

That is amazing! :)

Doh. I work in a clinic, but I dont have any ID to prove it.

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Originally Posted by princessjen

Doh. I work in a clinic, but I dont have any ID to prove it.

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@princessjen , any kind of printed or electronic pay stub that is recent and then you give photo id:shrug:

Local station ran a segment today about the cross-border truckers finding it near impossible to have places to eat, to shop or to use bathroom/shower facilities. They are limited to their truck bunks for sleep and on Twitter, some truckers scarcely see family during a 5-day period. That's an oversight-not having trucker facilities open for truckers.

$10 off 20L gas fill up at Pioneer and Ultramar (non circle K locations only, until April 17

should be all active workers. everyone is risking something out there.

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should be all active workers. everyone is risking something out there.

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@dyalect , free coffee for truckers at ON Route locations in ON
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2020/04/...truck-drivers/

Not a freebie, but still nice to know:
medical staff and first responders have reduced hotel rates for medical staff and first responders, as low as $60 per night
https://www.downtowntorontohotels.ca...st-responders/

A & W in BC: free drink for health care professionals
Circle K: free coffee, tea or Polar Pop for health care workers and first responders. YMMV

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Originally Posted by Shwa Girl

A & W in BC: free drink for health care professionals
Circle K: free coffee, tea or Polar Pop for health care workers and first responders. YMMV

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But then, what about bathroom access after a beverage? I bet many are not taking chances when on
the road!

Stoney Creek woman is going to offer truckers some food/essential needs packages at a truck stop (15-20 pkgs) this weekend.

Costco is giving front of the line access to first responders and health care workers

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Priority Access for Healthcare Workers and First Responders

• Costco is temporarily allowing priority access to our warehouses for Costco members who are healthcare workers and first responders such as police officers, EMTs and firefighters. Healthcare workers and first responders who present a Costco membership card and official identification of their role, will be allowed to move to the front of any line to enter the warehouse.

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Hamilton ON law firm is providing pro-bono wills to front-line health care workers.
https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...e-workers.html

Priority access for healthcare workers at most Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaw owned grocery stores https://www.pcoptimum.ca/galen-updates:

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April 20th, 2020
News from Galen on priority access for healthcare workers.
That’s why I’m happy to share that we’re now providing priority access for healthcare workers in almost all of our locations throughout the day. By showing their healthcare ID, these essential frontline employees will get priority entrance to our supermarkets and drugstores.

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Free Roadside assistance for health care workers from Porsche Canada regardless of the car you drive, till May 31

https://canada.autonews.com/coronavi...thcare-workers

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Porsche Cars Canada Ltd. is extending its roadside assistance services program to include hundreds of thousands front-line workers in Ontario hospitals.
The luxury brand says the program is aimed at 250,000 doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists, until May 31.

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Guess the company knows their customers. Thought all healthcare workers including PSWs might get assistance. However, still a handy feature for car drivers.

Shoppers Drug Mart https://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/priority-access: "As a token of our appreciation, we’re providing priority access for Frontline Healthcare workers. This includes entrance to the store, pharmacy drop off and pick up and at our front cash, with identification of your role. Thank you for all that you’re doing."

This is soooo amazing companies are doing this for our front end workers. There is so much pressure on them with not only everything that happens at work but the added responsibility of looking after families, homes, shopping and trying to de-stress when they are home. I worry about my sister but she told me, " I took an oath to save lives and that is what I do" She is my Hero and I love her deeply. I know so many of us have family members doing the same on the front lines. I wish them strength. Have a good day every one :)

Esso $25 gas voucher for frontline healthcare workers https://healthcarehero.ca/en/apply

A&W in AB is offering free coffee and 50% off food items

Tuesday May 5, McDonalds is offering a thank you meal for health care workers and first responders.
Varies by location.
Suggest bringing ID
YMMV

Freebie includes:
egg mcmuffin, mcgriddle
each breakfast option comes with a hash brown plus tea/coffee/soft drink

double cheeseburger, 6 piece mcnugget, filet o fish

each lunch/dinner sandwich comes with a soft drink or tea or coffee

each lunch/evening sandwich comes with small fry

Couple of freebies plus discounts for May 12-17 at Burlington Centre in Ontario for Nurses and Healthcarew workers:

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From May 11 - 17, nurses and healthcare workers can enjoy special discounts and savings at the following retailers:

• Denninger's: Receive 20% off the entire store, including BiteHaus Bistro, Denninger's in-store food market.
• East Side Mario's: Get 20% off your purchase when you call to order.
• Hallmark: Enjoy 20% off phone orders and curbside pick up.
• Shoppers Drug Mart: Get 20% off regular priced items.
• Showcase: Receive special discounts from 12PM - 12:30PM.
• Starbucks: Enjoy a free tall size freshly brewed coffee, or a free tall size tea. Please order at the door. (Entrance next to Indigo.)

Click 'Learn More' to read about our programs to support our healthcare workers, including designated parking spaces at Entrance 6 (closest to Indigo).

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Don't forget to mention that you are a healthcare worker when you place your order online or in person to receive your discount. *Healthcare ID will be required. Restrictions may apply to purchases, please contact retailers directly for more information. Designated Parking for Healthcare Workers

• Located at Entrance 6

Front of Line Priority Service

• Shoppers Drug Mart - All day front of line service offered at both front cash and pharmacy.
• Showcase - Offering front of line service from 12 pm to 12:30 pm daily.

Please check back for future programs to support our Healthcare Workers.

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https://burlingtoncentre.ca/news/bur...es/2130005865/

This is so good to see! Positive acts by companies during this pandemic will be remembered and appreciated

Free McDonald's medium premium roast coffee or tea during the month of January for frontline healthcare workers, vaccine volunteers, medical testing centre and pharmacy workers as well as emergency services and military personnel. Available at front counter and drive-thru only with valid work ID.

https://www.newswire.ca/news-release...837086649.html