Covid-19 Vaccination Incentives Free Products And Services Available At Us Brands

Numerous U.S. companies launched promotional campaigns offering free products and services to individuals who received COVID-19 vaccinations. These initiatives aimed to encourage public health compliance by rewarding recipients with various freebies, ranging from food and beverages to practical services. The offers generally required customers to present valid proof of vaccination, such as a CDC vaccination card, at participating locations. While many of these programs were time-sensitive, specific details regarding availability, location restrictions, and eligibility varied by brand.

Food and Beverage Offers

Several prominent food and beverage chains implemented vaccination incentive programs. These offers primarily focused on providing daily treats or single-item rewards in exchange for proof of vaccination.

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme launched a widely publicized offer allowing individuals to receive one free glazed doughnut every day. To qualify, customers were required to present their vaccination card at any participating Krispy Kreme location in the United States. The card needed to show proof of one or two shots of any COVID-19 vaccine. The offer was redeemable in-store, and customers were not required to make a purchase to receive the daily doughnut.

Budweiser

Budweiser offered a free beer to individuals aged 21 and older who provided proof of vaccination. This promotion was available through May 16, or while supplies lasted. To redeem the offer, participants were required to register on the company’s mycooler.com website and provide proof of vaccination on ABeerOnBud.com.

White Castle

White Castle provided a free dessert-on-a-stick to customers who showed proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. This promotion ran between April 22 and May 31. The offer was available to anyone with proof of vaccination, with no specific purchase necessary.

Nathan’s Famous

Nathan’s Famous offered a free hot dog at its Coney Island location. To qualify, customers had to visit the restaurant with their vaccination card on the same day they received their vaccination. This offer was restricted to the New York City location.

Junior’s Cheesecake

Junior’s Restaurant offered a free mini cheesecake to customers who showed their vaccine card. This promotion was available at the landmark restaurant located at Flatbush Avenue and DeKalb in Downtown Brooklyn. The offer ran through Memorial Day and was restricted to New York City.

Retail and Service Incentives

Beyond food and beverage, office supply retailers offered services to help vaccination card holders protect their documentation.

Staples and Office Depot

Staples and Office Depot offered free laminating services for completed COVID-19 vaccination cards. According to a spokesperson for Staples, this service was available at all Staples locations in the U.S. and had no end date at the time of the announcement. The initiative aimed to help vaccinated Americans keep their vaccination record cards in good condition.

Conclusion

The promotional offers detailed above represent a snapshot of the freebies available to vaccinated individuals during the specified timeframe. These campaigns highlight a corporate trend of supporting public health efforts through consumer incentives. While specific dates and availability may have passed, the existence of such programs demonstrates the availability of brand-sponsored rewards for health compliance.

Sources

1. CNN Business
2. Press of Atlantic City