National Cereal Day 2024 Free Samples Promotions And Limited-Time Offers

March 7th marks National Cereal Day, a celebration of one of America's most beloved breakfast foods. This annual occasion brings numerous promotional offers, free samples, and limited-time deals from cereal brands and related companies. Consumers across the United States can take advantage of discounts on cereals, cereal-inspired products, and even special collections that commemorate the day. This article explores the various freebies, promotional offers, and special programs available during National Cereal Day 2024.

General Mills: Loaded Cereal Merchandise Sale

General Mills is celebrating National Cereal Day by offering a 37% discount on Loaded cereal merchandise. Customers can use the code CEREALRICH37 to access this special pricing. The sale includes the Get Cereal Rich With Me collection, which features:

• A robe with pockets for cereal
• A 2-in-1 jade roller and spoon
• A metallic gold crown-shaped bowl

This promotion provides an opportunity for cereal enthusiasts to acquire unique merchandise while enjoying their favorite breakfast food.

Gerber Baby Cereal: Exclusive Discount

Gerber is offering a 15% discount on the full Gerber Baby Cereal line specifically for readers of TODAY.com. The promotional code CEREALDAY can be applied at checkout to receive this discount, which is valid through March 13. This offer provides parents and caregivers an opportunity to try Gerber's baby cereal products at a reduced price during the National Cereal Day celebration.

Gopuff: Cereal Sale

Gopuff customers can save up to 35% on cereal products through March 10 as part of their National Cereal Day promotion. The sale includes various popular cereal brands and products:

• General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal (12-ounce box)
• Post Honey-Comb Cereal (12.5-ounce box)
• Oreo O's Cereal (11-ounce box)
• Cheerios Cereal (12-ounce box)
• Three Wishes Grain Free Cereal Cinnamon (8.6-ounce box)
• General Mills Reese's Puffs Cereal (11.5-ounce box)

This extensive sale offers customers a wide selection of cereal options at discounted prices, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to stock up on their favorite breakfast cereals.

Magic Spoon: Cereal Discount

Magic Spoon is offering a 15% discount on its many flavors of cereal for TODAY.com readers. Customers can use the code TODAY15 at checkout to receive this special pricing. Magic Spoon specializes in low-carb, high-protein cereals, making this offer appealing to health-conscious consumers looking for alternative breakfast options during National Cereal Day.

Pebbles Cereal: Instagram Giveaway

Pebbles Cereal is celebrating National Cereal Day with an Instagram giveaway. The prize is the brand's limited-edition collection of Berry Pebbles-inspired accessories, created in collaboration with fashion designer Susan Alexandra. To enter the giveaway, participants must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Be a resident of the United States
• Follow Pebbles Cereal's Instagram account

Winners of this giveaway will be selected on March 8, providing an opportunity for fans to win exclusive, cereal-themed merchandise.

Seven Sundays: Sitewide Discount

Seven Sundays is offering a 20% discount sitewide for TODAY.com readers during the National Cereal Day celebration. The one-time code TODAY20 can be applied at checkout to receive this discount. Seven Sundays specializes in granola and muesli products, offering an alternative to traditional breakfast cereals while still celebrating the occasion.

Catalina Crunch: Multi-Pack Discount

Catalina Crunch is offering a 20% discount on the brand's cereal multi-packs specifically on March 7, National Cereal Day. Customers can use the code CEREALDAY at checkout to receive this discount. The brand offers several variety pack options, including:

• Best Sellers Variety Pack
• Honey Graham Variety Pack
• And other multi-pack options

This promotion allows cereal enthusiasts to try multiple flavors of Catalina Crunch's low-carb, high-protein cereals at a reduced price.

Compartés: Cereal-Inspired Chocolate Discount

Compartés is offering a 15% discount on products for TODAY.com customers through March 31. The code TODAY15 can be applied at checkout. The brand offers several cereal-inspired chocolate bars, including:

• Cereal Bowl Gourmet Chocolate Bar
• Cinnamon Toast Cereal Chocolate Bar

This unique offer combines the love of cereal with chocolate, providing a special treat for National Cereal Day.

Dylan's Candy Bar: Candy Bar Discount

Dylan's Candy Bar is offering TODAY.com readers a 50% discount on specific candy bars on March 7, while supplies last. Customers can use the code TODAY50 at checkout to receive this discount. The promotion cannot be combined with other discounts. This offer provides an opportunity for those with a sweet tooth to enjoy cereal-themed candy at half price during National Cereal Day.

GourmetGiftBaskets.com: Granola Breakfast Basket Discount

GourmetGiftBaskets.com is offering TODAY.com readers a 30% discount on its Granola Breakfast Bowl Basket through March 31. The code CEREALTODAY can be applied at checkout to receive this discount. The offer excludes same-day deliveries. This promotion provides an option for those who prefer granola as their cereal of choice, allowing them to enjoy a curated breakfast basket at a reduced price.

Kith Treats: National Cereal Day Specials

Kith Treats is celebrating National Cereal Day with three new ice cream specials available for a limited time:

• The Fetti: A vanilla ice cream swirl infused with Birthday Crunch cereal and funfetti cupcakes, topped with rainbow sprinkles
• The Cluster: An oatmeal raisin-flavored swirl infused with Raisin Bran Crunch and oatmeal cream pie, finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar
• The Graham: A peaches & cream-inspired vanilla ice cream swirl infused with Golden Grahams, sliced peaches and honey, garnished with a lemon cream wafer and crispy peach chip

These treats highlight cereals not normally found on Kith Treats' menu, showcasing each cereal's unique flavor profile through elevated desserts.

Alongside these ice cream specials, Kith Treats released the Treats Parade collection—a four-piece capsule comprising three cotton tees and a 400 GSM embroidered crewneck featuring National Cereal Day Parade graphics. All collection pieces come packaged in celebratory Kith Treats Cereal Day Parade cereal boxes, which include a pair of cut-out, illustrative-style sunglasses on the back of the box.

The National Cereal Day specials are available at all U.S. Kith Treats locations through March 19, with variations available at Kith Treats Paris and Kith Treats Tokyo. The Treats Parade collection released on March 7 at 11 AM EST on KithTreats.com and EU.Kith.com.

Munzee: National Cereal Day Specials

Munzee is celebrating National Cereal Day with special virtual collectibles available from March 7 to March 31. The company is releasing:

• 500 Empty Blue Cereal Bowls
• 500 Empty Yellow Cereal Bowls

These items will be released in waves and will bounce around the map every 4 hours or when captured. Each bowl is worth:

• 77 points and 1-3 Sham Rock Credits for Capture
• 33 points for the CapOn

The bowls have different attraction properties:

• Empty Blue Cereal Bowls are attracted to Physical Magnets
• Empty Yellow Cereal Bowls are attracted to Virtual Magnets

To access these specials, users need to turn on their "All Expiring Specials" and "All Limited Edition Specials" filters in the Munzee app.

When capturing an Empty Blue Cereal Bowl, there is a chance that a Green Milk Carton will scatter nearby. Similarly, when capturing an Empty Yellow Cereal Bowl, there is a chance that a Pink Milk Carton will scatter nearby. These additional collectibles provide extra opportunities for participants during the National Cereal Day celebration.

FREEBIES Cereal: Interactive Brand Engagement

FREEBIES cereal is engaging with consumers through an interactive poll to help the brand grow. The cereal harkens back to the "glory days of children's breakfast cereals" when colorful characters were common in supermarket aisles, and each box contained a cool toy.

FREEBIES features six crazy, kid-pleasing characters:

• Crunchy
• Frosty
• Loopy
• Honey
• Puffy
• Flaky

Each character boasts a typical breakfast cereal trait, and their ongoing storyline teaches kids to think and act freely while doing good deeds. Even the free toy that comes inside each box of FREEBIES includes instructions designed to make children smile and think, such as:

1. Save a bug today
2. Give someone a high-five
3. Don't eat ice cream too fast or your head will feel like a hairy snowcone

FREEBIES positions itself as a cereal that recognizes today's kids and parents are smart and will respond to a healthy product that entertains and teaches something of value in a small, yet goofy and entertaining, way.

Understanding Cereal: More Than Just Breakfast

Cereal refers not only to a popular breakfast food but also to a group of grasses grown for their edible components—grains composed of the endosperm, germ, and bran. These include barley, kamut, maize (corn), millet, oats, rice, rye, sorghum, spelt, teff, triticale, and wheat. All belong to the Poaceae family, also called the grasses.

Edible grains from other plant families, such as buckwheat, chia, quinoa, and wild rice, are referred to as pseudocereals. Most cereals are annual plants, meaning one planting yields one harvest. They can be divided into:

• Cool-season cereals (barley, oats, rye, spelt, triticale, and wheat) that cease to grow in warm weather
• Warm-season cereals (maize, millet, rice, sorghum, teff) that are tender and prefer hot weather

Cereal grain crops are grown in greater quantities and provide more food energy worldwide than any other type of crop, with approximately 80% of the protein and 50% of the calories consumed by humans and livestock coming from cereal grains.

Conclusion

National Cereal Day 2024 offers numerous opportunities for consumers to enjoy their favorite breakfast food through discounts, special products, and unique collectibles. From traditional cereal brands like General Mills and Pebbles to innovative options like Magic Spoon and Catalina Crunch, there's something for every cereal lover. Special promotions from companies like Kith Treats and Munzee add unique experiences to the celebration, while FREEBIES cereal engages consumers through interactive elements and educational components.

Whether consumers prefer sweet or savory cereals, traditional breakfast options or granola alternatives, National Cereal Day provides numerous ways to enjoy and explore the world of cereal products. The variety of offers available ensures that there's something for everyone, from parents looking for baby cereal options to health-conscious consumers seeking low-carb alternatives.

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