# Teacher Coffee Giveaways Educators Can Receive Free Mcdonald's Coffee on October 5th in Canada By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-09-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/october-5 References: [newswire](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/mcdonald-s-canada-is-celebrating-teachers-with-free-coffee-on-october-5th-869837426.html) & [mcdonalds](http://mcdonalds.ca) On October 5th, teachers and education support workers in Canada will be able to receive a free medium coffee or tea from [McDonald's McCafé](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-mccaf-cold-brew) in celebration of World Teacher's Day. Head of McCafé Strategy, Marketing and Brand Innovation Catherine Crozier spoke to the update, stating "The offer for a free McCafé coffee or tea for teachers on World Teachers' Day is a small expression of our immense gratitude for our education community across the country working tirelessly to keep our kids learning during this very difficult time." Earlier in the year, McDonald's extended its complimentary coffee program to all healthcare workers and emergency services personnel, supplying them with free medium coffee and tea products via its drive thrus. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gratitude Marketing:** Companies express their gratitude for different frontline workers and educators in the form of freebies, discounts, and promotions. - **Brand Activism:** Brands leverage their resources to make a social impact by acknowledging and supporting frontline workers through different initiatives. - **In-store Promotions:** Companies drive in-store traffic by offering freebies, discounts, and promotions to different customer segments on specific days. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality and Food Service:** Restaurants and cafés show their appreciation for different frontline workers and educators by providing them with free or discounted products and services. - **Education:** Supporting platforms and brands show support and gratitude to educators by providing them with free or discounted products and services on specific days. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers enjoy free or discounted products and services from different support platforms and brands that show appreciation for their effort and service during the pandemic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Educator-Treating Retailer Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wawa-cheers-to-classroom.md) - [Healthcare Worker Coffee Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-starbucks-coffee.md) - [Charitable Holiday Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rmhc-canada.md) - [Convenience Store Coffee Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-k-free-coffee-week.md) - [Complimentary Coffee Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-and-nhs-charities-together.md) - [Complimentary QSR Coffee Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pret-organic-coffee.md) - [Free QSR Coffee Discounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-monday.md) - [Teacher Appreciation Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-burgers-for-teachers.md) - [Festive QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-festive-menu.md)