{"id":3292,"date":"2020-04-06T18:25:27","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T18:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/?p=3292"},"modified":"2020-04-20T17:34:21","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T17:34:21","slug":"companies-currently-offering-free-food-or-drinks-to-frontline-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/2020\/04\/06\/companies-currently-offering-free-food-or-drinks-to-frontline-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Companies Currently Offering Free Food or Drinks to Frontline Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]It can be challenging working out in the community during this time. Human Resources has compiled a list of companies that are currently offering free food or drinks for front-line workers.<\/p>\n

Companies currently offering free food or drinks for front line workers<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sta<\/strong>rbucks <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Free products for healthcare workers:<\/strong> From March 26 to May 3<\/u>, any customer who identifies as a front-line responder to the COVID-19 outbreak will receive a tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) at no charge.\u00a0 Drive thru only.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/stories.starbucks.ca\/en\/stories\/2020\/starbucks-partners-covid-19-front-line-responders\/<\/a><\/p>\n

McDonalds <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Free products for healthcare workers<\/strong>: McDonald are giving away free McCafe coffees and teas to healthcare workers when they order through their drive-thru anywhere in Canada.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.mcdonalds.com\/ca\/en-ca\/about-us\/our-commitment-to-you.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Shell Canada<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Free products for healthcare workers<\/strong>: Shell Canada recently announced that they are offering a free fresh sandwich, which includes a pre-packaged sandwich or other eligible sandwiches<\/strong> such as deli2go and a hot beverage, which includes all sizes of coffee, tea, and\/or hot cappuccino<\/strong> to every healthcare professional that visits a participating Shell service station in Canada. They will only need to show their IDs.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/Shell_Canada\/status\/1244738996493828097<\/a><\/p>\n

Circle K<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Free products for healthcare workers:<\/strong> From March 19 to April 16<\/u>, Circle K stores are now offering free coffee, tea, Polar Pop, and hot chocolate to healthcare workers in Ontario. Workers will only be asked to present a professional ID card.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/CircleKOntario\/status\/1242175508621787145<\/a><\/p>\n

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Stores Offering Priority to Healthcare Workers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Costco<\/strong> <\/a>– Healthcare workers should be able to move to the front of the line by\u00a0presenting a Costco membership card and official identification of their role.<\/p>\n

Shoppers Drug Mart<\/a><\/strong> – Is providing priority access for Frontline Healthcare workers. This includes entrance to the store, pharmacy drop off and pick up and at their front cash, with identification of your role.<\/p>\n

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You may also find it challenging to find food options for lunch if you are travelling between clients. Here are a list of local food stores that are still open and offering take-out options.<\/p>\n

Other accessible local food stores- Take out Options<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tim Hortons<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Tim Hortons continues to provide support through drive-thru and take out only services. However, some stores are temporarily closed or have shorter service hours. Check out the links below to see the stores that are open near you.<\/p>\n

North York: https:\/\/locations.timhortons.com\/ca\/on\/north-york.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Scarborough: https:\/\/locations.timhortons.com\/ca\/on\/scarborough.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Etobicoke:\u00a0 https:\/\/locations.timhortons.com\/ca\/on\/etobicoke.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Toronto: https:\/\/locations.timhortons.com\/ca\/on\/toronto.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Subway<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Subway suspended in-restaurant dining and move to a take-out\/ delivery only model. They also provide value and special promotions for takeou<\/strong>t. Please call your local Subway restaurant if you have any questions about what promotions are available to you.<\/p>\n

Store Locator: https:\/\/www.subway.com\/en-CA\/FindAStore<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.subway.com\/en-US\/SubCulture\/coronavirus-and-your-safety<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Domino\u2019s Pizza<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Provides take-out and delivery services to their customers.<\/p>\n

General Assembly Pizza<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Food products are still available for pickup and delivery through all the usual routes.<\/p>\n

The Pint<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It is offering take out and a $10 lunch menu between 11 am and 9 pm.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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