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McDonald's offering free 'Thank You Meals' to health care workers, first responders

Posted at 2:44 PM, Apr 21, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-21 16:43:47-04

(WXYZ) — McDonald's will offer free "Thank You Meals" to honor health care workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Each meal will be available during breakfast, lunch, or dinner at no charge via drive-thru or carryout at participating locations.

The meals will featured a choice of sandwiches, drinks and a side featuring small fries or a hash brown, along with a note of appreciation. They will be served in the Happy Meal Box.

Breakfast

  • A choice of an Egg McMuffin®, Chicken McGriddles® or a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit. All options come with any size soft drink, tea or hot coffee and a Hash Brown.

Lunch and Dinner

  • A choice of a Double Cheeseburger, 6-Piece Chicken McNuggets® or a Filet-O-Fish® will be offered. All options come with any size soft drink, tea or hot coffee and small fries.

“As local business owners, we know that our communities need us now more than ever and we’re committed to continuing to serve them,” said Jon Campbell Sr, Metro Detroit McDonald’s Owner/Operator, who owns 10 McDonald’s restaurants, including locations in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, Farmington, Garden City, Redford and Redford Township “We are proud to be able support our neighbors who are on the frontlines as first responders and healthcare workers with Thank You Meals.”

The meals will be offered from April 22 through May 5.

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