May 2025 Freebies And Deals Food Samples Retail Promotions And Healthcare Appreciation Offers

May 2025 brings a variety of freebies, promotional offers, and special deals across retail, food service, and healthcare appreciation events. Consumers can take advantage of Walmart+ Week promotions, May the 4th Star Wars celebrations, Mother's Day restaurant specials, and National Nurses Week appreciation offers. This comprehensive guide details the available free samples, promotional offers, and no-cost product trials happening throughout May across categories including food, retail, and healthcare services.

Retail Promotions and Free Product Samples

Walmart+ Week (May 1-4, 2025) Walmart+ Week offers exclusive deals for members, including 50¢/gallon discounts on fuel and daily Burger King freebies. Members can also unlock free bonus Walmart Cash when taking advantage of at least two deals during this period. The promotion provides significant savings opportunities across multiple categories.

May the 4th Star Wars Promotions Star Wars fans can celebrate May the 4th with special promotions at various retailers. Participating LEGO stores are offering the opportunity to register and build a FREE LEGO Star Wars Grogu. Last year's promotions included discounted apparel and toys at Disney and Amazon, deals from LEGO to Vera Bradley, and special appearances in Fortnite. Retailers typically offer Star Wars-themed sales and products to commemorate the occasion.

Restaurant Food Freebies and Special Offers

Mother's Day Restaurant Promotions (May 10-11, 2025) Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill is offering mothers a free meal with the purchase of one entree throughout the day on both Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11. This promotion allows mothers to enjoy a complimentary dining experience during their special celebration weekend.

Cinco de Mayo Weekend Deals (May 3-5, 2025) The Mexicano is hosting a weekend-long fiesta with special promotions, including $4 Mexican Candy Shots and $12 passion fruit palomas. The first 100 guests will receive a complimentary Corona beer during this period, though restrictions may apply. Diego Pops is offering a $20 taco special featuring five tacos (no mix & match) with steak or chicken, topped with pico de gallo, lettuce, and cheese.

Tocaya Restaurant Promotion Through May 5, Tocaya is offering a FREE 20 oz. guacamole with catering orders of $150 or more for pickup or delivery. Customers can use code CINCO at checkout to receive this complimentary item, perfect for Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Special The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is offering a $5 large beverage (any drink) from 12-6 p.m., providing an affordable option for consumers looking for quality coffee and tea products at a reduced price.

Healthcare Appreciation Week Freebies (May 6-12, 2025)

Food and Drink Offers for Nurses Dunkin' Donuts is providing a free medium hot or iced coffee to all nurses on May 6 in honor of Nurse's Day. Starbucks is offering free Tall Hot or Iced Coffee throughout Nurse's Week (May 6-13). Chipotle is distributing 250,000 free burritos to nurses during the week; nurses must apply online and wait for an email with a unique code to redeem their free burrito at checkout.

Additional Restaurant Discounts for Healthcare Workers - Mod Pizza: Buy one, get one free MOD-size pizza or salad with valid work ID (May 5-8) - Mountain Mike's Pizza: 15% off all pizza with code "APPRECIATE25" (May 6-9) - Insomnia Cookies: BOGO free classic cookie with valid ID (through May 11) - Original ChopShop: 10% off dine-in and to-go orders with badge (May 5-9) - Potbelly: Free cookie or fountain drink with any entrée purchase (through May 11, in-store only) - Ruby Tuesday: Free add-on Garden Bar with promo code THANKYOU25 (May 5-8, in-store only) - Scooter's Coffee: Free medium drink for nurses and healthcare workers with valid ID (May 6) - Shake Shack: Free Classic or LTO shake with any purchase (May 6-12, limit one per order) - Shipley Do-Nuts: Half dozen doughnuts free for loyalty members (May 4-6) - Smoothie King: 20% off in-store orders for nurses with valid badge (May 6-8) - Sonny's BBQ: Free Pork Big Deal (May 5-7, 8 p.m. EST)

Retail Discounts for Healthcare Workers - Lululemon: Up to 25% discount for nurses - Outback Steakhouse: 10% off entire check with valid medical ID - Free Rein Coffee Company: 20% off through ID.me verification - Purity Coffee: 30% off for healthcare workers

Food Delivery and Meal Service Offers - Factor Meals: 55% off first box and free shipping, plus 15% off over the next year with ID.me verification - Home Chef: 50% off first box and 10% off ongoing boxes with ID.me verification - Awake Caffeinated Chocolate: 15% off with ID.me verification

Additional May Freebies and Limited-Time Offers

Restaurant Promotions - Noodles & Company: 15% off catering orders of $150 or more (through May 12) - Applebee's: Free appetizer with purchase of entrée at Flynn Group locations (through May 10) - Krispy Kreme: Free original glazed doughnut (specific date not mentioned in source) - Arby's: Free medium fries with $10 online order for in-store pickup (requires Arby's Rewards membership)

Back-to-School and Tax-Free Events Maryland's Tax-Free Week (August 10-16, 2025): No sales tax on clothing and shoes priced at $100 or less, with the first $40 of backpacks and bookbags also tax-free.

Virginia's Sales Tax Holiday (dates not specified in May sources): For back-to-school shopping and hurricane preparedness.

Entertainment and Event Freebies - Free National Mall of Pickleball events (September 19-21, 2025): Registration required for participation.

Conclusion

May 2025 offers numerous opportunities for consumers to access free samples, promotional offers, and no-cost product trials across multiple categories. Key periods to note include Walmart+ Week (May 1-4), May the 4th Star Wars promotions, Mother's Day restaurant specials (May 10-11), and National Nurses Week appreciation offers (May 6-12).

Healthcare professionals can particularly benefit from the numerous food and retail discounts available during Nurses Week, with offers from major chains like Dunkin', Starbucks, Chipotle, and various restaurants. Food enthusiasts can take advantage of restaurant promotions for Mother's Day and Cinco de Mayo, while retail shoppers can find special deals during Walmart+ Week and Star Wars Day celebrations.

To maximize these opportunities, consumers should verify offer details directly with participating locations, as promotions may vary by region and have specific terms or limitations. Additionally, many healthcare worker discounts require valid identification or verification through platforms like ID.me.

Sources

1. All the Top May 2025 Deals: Freebies, Teacher & Nurse Discounts, and More!
2. Looking to treat yourself while saving some money? Here are some of the best deals and freebies around the Valley this week, May 5-11.
3. In appreciation of your contributions, AACN has compiled a list of freebies and discounts. Take advantage of these offers and remember your value in the healthcare community.
4. National Nurses Week is upon us! This is a week filled with appreciation for our amazing caregivers and several businesses throughout the country are spreading the love! Stretching from May 6th – May 12th, check out some of the best freebies and discounts for all nurses throughout the week.
5. Other locations are doing Free 1-Topping Pizzas on May 7th or a Free Mini Pizza from May 5th through 9th for dine-in or carryout only.
6. For instance, buy $25 in gift cards between Aug. 18 and 31 and you'll get a free small soft serve. If that's not enough ice cream for you, on Aug. 20 soft serve sundaes are buy one get one free in Carvel stores.
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