Complimentary First Responder Meals

McDonald's is Offering Free Thank You Meals Across the US

In an effort to recognize the hard work of healthcare workers and other first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic, McDonald's has begun offering free Thank You Meals.

Now through Tuesday, May 5, 2020, McDonald's will offer free Thank You Meals at participating locations across the country. To receive a meal, healthcare workers and first responders simply have to show a valid work ID or show up in their work uniform. Each person can receive one free meal per day through the drive-thru or as carry out. As for the meals available, healthcare workers and first responders can choose between a breakfast Thank You Meal that includes a hash brown, drink, and a choice of either Egg McMuffin, Chicken McGriddles, or Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit, or a lunch/dinner Thank You Meal that includes French fries, a drink, and a choice of either a Double Cheeseburger, six-piece Chicken McNuggets, or Filet-O-Fish. Each Thank You Meal will also include a note of appreciation from McDonald's.

Image Credit: <i> McDonald's.</i>

Free Thank You Meals
Opportunity for other fast food chains to offer complimentary meals to essential workers as a gesture of appreciation.
Recognition of Healthcare Workers
Potential for businesses to develop unique initiatives to recognize and support healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Drive-thru and Carry Out Promotion
Opportunity for restaurants to offer convenient and safe options for frontline workers to access meals.

Sectors Adopting This

Fast Food Chains
Fast food chains can explore innovative ways to show appreciation to healthcare workers and first responders.
Healthcare Services
Healthcare services can collaborate with food establishments to provide meal options for their staff as a form of recognition.
Restaurant Industry
Restaurants can adopt drive-thru and carry out promotions targeting frontline workers to provide them with meals.
SCORE
2.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 27%
Activity 48%
Freshness 9%

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