September 2018 Freebies Complete Guide To Free Samples Food Deals And Promotional Offers

September 2018 proved to be a month rich with promotional offers and freebies across various categories for U.S. consumers. From food and beverage establishments to product samples and entertainment venues, numerous brands and organizations provided opportunities for customers to enjoy complimentary items and services. This comprehensive guide outlines the freebies and promotional deals available during September 2018, organized by category for easy reference.

Food and Beverage Freebies

National Coffee Day on September 29, 2018, was particularly notable with numerous coffee chains offering free or discounted coffee options. Consumers could take advantage of these offers at various establishments:

• Wawa provided a free coffee coupon to all members of their Wawa Rewards Program, accessible through the Wawa app.
• Pilot Flying J offered any size free coffee through their myPilot app from September 28-29. First-time users of the app received an additional free drink of their choice.
• Sheetz celebrated National Coffee Day by offering a free cold brew of any size and flavor through their mobile app on September 29. Available flavors included pumpkin pie, banana, caramel, hazelnut, mint, raspberry, sugar-free caramel, sugar-free vanilla, toasted marshmallow, and vanilla.
• Krispy Kreme provided free brewed coffee to all customers on September 29, with no purchase required. Rewards members also received a free donut.
• Cinnabon offered a free 12oz signature hot coffee at participating locations.
• Barnes & Noble Bookstores provided a free tall hot or iced coffee all day long at their cafe locations.
• McDonald's had multiple coffee offers available through their app, including a free hot or iced coffee with the purchase of any breakfast sandwich through September 29.
• Waffle House extended their coffee promotion beyond National Coffee Day, offering a free regular or large cup of coffee through October 13 with a printable coupon, valid at participating locations with one redemption per customer.
• 7-Eleven continued National Coffee Day deals through September 30, offering free coffee with the purchase of a breakfast sandwich over $2.

Beyond coffee promotions, September featured several other food-related freebies:

• Potbelly Sandwich Shop offered free shakes with the purchase of an entrée through September 30 as part of their "Free Shake Friday" promotion. This offer was available at participating locations and was also accessible to Perk members through their accounts.
• Moe's Southwest Grill held their annual Free Queso Day on September 20, 2018, providing free cups of their queso to customers and hosting a "Free Queso For Life" sweepstakes.
• Yogurtland offered free yogurt at their locations.
• A&W All American Food provided free birthday items for customers celebrating their birthdays.
• Chick-fil-A offered free nuggets through their app for customers who created an account with their Chick-fil-A One rewards program, with September 29 being the last day to redeem this offer.

September was also designated as several food-themed months, including Better Breakfast Month, National Honey Month, National Rice Month, and National Potato Month, though specific promotional deals related to these designations were not detailed in the source materials.

Retail and Product Samples

Numerous product samples and retail freebies were available to consumers in September 2018:

• LEGO offered a free Mini Model Build – Airplane on September 11-12 as part of their monthly building events at LEGO Store locations.
• Synora Beauty provided free samples of their products.
• Elizabeth Arden offered free fragrance samples.
• A free Dog Food and Treat Sample Box containing 7 products was available.
• An electronic scale was offered for free.
• A free drawstring sportpack was available with a "Request Sample" button on a promotional page.
• TreeStuff offered a free shirt.
• Various free products for reviews were available through Amazon.com.
• Buddha Pants offered a free sticker.
• Christian Coalition provided a free window decal.
• P&G offered free coupons.

Media and Publications

Several free publications and digital media options were available in September 2018:

• The Scientist magazine was available for free.
• GPS World magazine was offered at no cost.
• Food Network magazine was provided free of charge.
• Free parenting books were available.
• "Build a Business, Not a Job" was offered as a free book.
• The Essentials of B2B Marketing 2018 Kit was available for free.
• VSDC Pro Video Editor software, valued at $20, was available as a free download.
• Free Seafood Watch Consumer Guides were offered.

Entertainment and Cultural Activities

Several entertainment and cultural opportunities were available at no cost during September 2018:

• Smithsonian Magazine hosted Museum Day in late September, offering free entry to participating museums and institutions nationwide with an official "Museum Day ticket" available for download on their website.
• Walgreens offered a free 8x10 photo print through September 29 with the promo code FREEPIX.
• Every-Tuesday.com provided September 2018 desktop wallpapers in two common resolutions (1280x1024px and 1920x1080px) with and without dates. The wallpapers were created using Procreate with custom monoline procreate brush for lettering and doodle details. The "no-dates" versions omitted the year, making them reusable for future Septembers.

Patriotic and Educational Freebies

September 11, Patriot Day, offered several freebies with patriotic or educational themes:

• A free American Indian and Alaska Native Culture Card was available.
• A free Dinosaur Train Nature Tracker Poster was offered.
• A free Trust Women sticker was available.
• A free Glasshole or Not? publication was provided.

How to Access These Freebies

Accessing the September 2018 freebies typically required one of several methods:

1. Mobile Apps: Many offers required downloading specific brand apps:

   • Wawa Rewards app for free coffee
   • myPilot app for Pilot Flying J coffee
   • Sheetz app for cold brew
   • Chick-fil-One app for nuggets
   • McDonald's app for coffee offers

2. Website Sign-ups: Some freebies required creating accounts on company websites or signing up for newsletters and rewards programs.

3. Printable Coupons: Certain offers, like the Waffle House coffee promotion, required printable coupons that could be presented at participating locations.

4. In-Person Requests: Some samples, like the drawstring sportpack, required locating a "Request Sample" button on promotional pages.

5. Promo Codes: The Walgreens photo print required entering the promo code FREEPIX at checkout.

6. Limited-Time Events: Offers like the LEGO Mini Model Build were only available on specific dates (September 11-12) at physical store locations.

Conclusion

September 2018 offered a diverse array of freebies and promotional deals across multiple categories, from food and beverage establishments to product samples and entertainment venues. National Coffee Day stood out as a particularly lucrative time for coffee enthusiasts, with numerous chains offering complimentary drinks. Additionally, product samples, educational materials, and cultural experiences were widely available through various methods including mobile apps, website sign-ups, and in-person visits.

Consumers interested in maximizing these opportunities needed to stay informed about specific dates, requirements, and redemption methods. Many offers were limited to specific dates or required app downloads and account creation. As with any promotional offer, it was advisable to verify details with individual locations before making special trips to ensure participation and availability.

The variety of September 2018 freebies demonstrated how brands leverage promotional periods and national observances to engage customers while providing value. Whether through complimentary food items, product samples, or cultural experiences, these offers provided numerous opportunities for consumers to enjoy products and services at no cost.

Sources

1. Capital One Shopping Blog
2. WRAL National Coffee Day Deals
3. Every-Tuesday Free Desktop Wallpapers
4. USA Today September Deals Guide
5. 6abc Freebies
6. Freebie-Depot September Freebies