Thank You Meals for First Responders and Healthcare Workers
As a small token of our appreciation, we’re giving away free Thank You meals to our frontline heroes. Stop by a participating McDonald’s from 4/22 – 5/5 and we’ll take care of the rest.*
*At participating McDonald’s 4/22/20 through 5/5/20 at drive-thru and front counter only. Valid ID required. Limit one Thank You meal per person per day. Not available with Mobile Order and Pay or McDelivery®. Breakfast meal includes Egg McMuffin®, Chicken McGriddles®, or Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, plus Hash Browns and any size soft drink, tea or hot brewed coffee. Lunch/dinner meal includes Double Cheeseburger, 6 Piece McNuggets®, or Filet-O-Fish®, plus small fries and any size soft drink, tea or hot brewed coffee. Menu options may vary by restaurant. No substitutions. Decisions of manager are final.
What’s Included
Breakfast Options
Choose from an Egg McMuffin®, Chicken McGriddles®, or Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit.*
*Menu options may vary by restaurant.
All breakfast meals come with Hash Browns on the side.
Pick from any size soft drink, hot coffee, or tea.
Lunch/Dinner Options
Select from a Double Cheeseburger, 6 Piece Chicken McNuggets®, or Filet-O-Fish®.*
*Menu options may vary by restaurant.
Your meal comes complete with small French Fries on the side.
Don’t forget your choice of any size soft drink, hot coffee, or tea.
How to Order at the Restaurant
1. Ask for your Thank You meal
2. Select your meal options
3. Show proof of employment & enjoy!
Share It Forward
Show your thanks by sharing this offer with your friends and family on the frontlines. Tell them to stop by a participating McDonald’s location with their service ID, select a qualifying meal, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Thank You meal Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in a McDonald’s Thank You meal?
During breakfast hours, first responders and healthcare workers can choose from an Egg McMuffin®, Chicken McGriddles® or a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit. All of these options also come with any size soft drink, tea or hot coffee and Hash Browns.
In the afternoon and evening, first responders and healthcare workers will have the choice of a Double Cheeseburger, 6 Piece McNuggets® or a Filet-O-Fish®. All of these options also come with any size soft drink, tea or hot coffee and small World Famous Fries®. Choices may vary by restaurant.
Who qualifies to receive a McDonald’s Thank You meal?
First responders and healthcare workers can receive their free Thank You meal via carry out and drive thru at participating McDonald’s restaurants by simply showing a work badge.
How can qualified individuals get a McDonald’s Thank You meal? Is it available nationally?
First responders and healthcare workers can get a Thank You meal by showing their work badge in the drive thru or through carry out at participating restaurants.
Is the McDonald’s Thank You meal available on McDelivery® through Uber Eats or DoorDash?
The Thank You meal is not available through McDelivery®. First responders and healthcare workers can receive their free Thank You meal via carry out and drive thru at participating McDonald’s restaurants by simply showing a work badge.
Is the McDonald’s Thank You meal be available for Mobile Order and Pay?
McDonald’s Thank You meal is not available through Mobile Order and Pay on the McDonald’s Global Mobile App. First responders and healthcare workers can visit a participating McDonald’s restaurant to redeem their free Thank You meal by presenting their work badge at the drive thru window or during carry out.
How long will McDonald’s be distributing Thank You meals?
Participating McDonald’s in the US are distributing Thank You meals to first responders and healthcare workers with a work badge beginning Wednesday, April 22 through Tuesday, May 5.
How much does a McDonald’s Thank You meal cost?
McDonald’s Thank You meals are free of charge for first responders and healthcare workers. Qualified individuals can redeem their free Thank You meal by showing their work badge via carry out or drive thru at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide.
How many Thank you meals can be given to each customer?
First responders and healthcare workers can enjoy one (1) Thank You meal per qualified customer per day. Qualified recipients include those first responders and healthcare workers and who show their work badge at carry out and drive thru at participating locations nationwide.
Are qualified recipients allowed to customize their McDonald’s Thank You meal?
Thank You meal choices cannot be substituted or customized at this time. First responders and healthcare workers will be able to choose from several meal options.
Thank You meal breakfast options include an Egg McMuffin® meal, Chicken McGriddles® meal or a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit meal. All of these options also come with any size soft drink, tea or hot coffee and Hash Browns.
McDonald’s is also offering three Thank You meal lunch/dinner options – Double Cheeseburger meal, 6 Piece McNuggets® meal or a Filet-O-Fish® meal. All of these options also come with any size soft drink, tea or hot coffee and small World Famous Fries®.
How often can qualified recipients receive a Thank You meal?
Qualified recipients may redeem one (1) free Thank You meal per person, per day, upon showing their badge when ordering McDonald’s for carry out or in the drive thru.
Is there a toy included in the Thank You meal?
Rather than including a toy, each Thank You meal box will include a dedicated thank you note to first responders and healthcare workers, as a way to show our appreciation for everything they are doing to keep our communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Are Thank You meals available all day?
Beginning Wednesday, April 22 through Tuesday, May 5, first responders and healthcare workers who show a work badge will be able to receive their free Thank You meal at participating McDonald’s restaurants during their current normal business hours.
