Various retailers and restaurants are offering discounts for first responders.
Please double-check for whom the offer applies, as each one varies — some are specific to nurses and front-line workers, all hospital workers, or first responders, or some combination. Some require validating ID or uniform dress.
We’ll add to this list as the deals become available. If you hear of a deal we don’t have on our list, drop us an email at editor@greaterseattleonthecheap.com.
Discounts and deals for First Responders
(Listed alphabetically by company name)
Costco – The warehouse is allowing priority access for its members who are healthcare workers and first responders. With a membership card and employee ID or badge, those members will be allowed to move to the front of any line to enter the warehouse.
Crocs (online). For a limited time, The shoe company is offering healthcare workers across the U.S. a FREE pair of shoes, including shipping. Choose from select Crocs Classic Clogs and Crocs At Work styles. There is a limit of complimentary Crocs each day, with registration opening at noon EST daily.
North Face will be giving a 50% discount to healthcare workers from April 14, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020. This discount can be used for the purchase of non-sale items on thenorthface.com and at North Face-owned retail stores in the United States. During this same period they will also be offering these individuals a 10% discount on non-clearance items at outlet stores in the United States.
Starbucks is offering a FREE tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) to any customer who identifies as a front-line responder to the COVID-19 outbreak — from March 25 to May 31. No purchase necessary. Front-line responders include police officers, firefighters and paramedics, as well as doctors, nurses and hospital workers. The offer is available at participating locations, with a proper ID or uniform.
Walgreens is offering first responders, including doctors, nurses, paramedics, firefighters & police offers who present valid ID for proof of employment 30% discount on regular-priced Walgreen brands and 20% discount on regular-priced national brand products. There a bunch of excluded products*. Offer is not combinable with discounted items or items not in stock.
- *Discounts not valid on: Alli Weight Loss Aid, Similac, Enfamil, Deals of The Week, Hasbro, Marvel, Philips Norelco, Philips Sonicare, Schiff Move Free, select Luxury Beauty Brands, Select As Seen On TV products, Walgreens Ready Response, all Electronics, select Medical Nutrition products, Fairhaven, FertilAid, Fertili Tea, Fertile Focus, select Drive Medical, photo gift cards, alcohol, dairy, tobacco, stamps, newspapers, magazines, money orders/transfers, transportation passes, lottery tickets, charitable donations, pseudoephedrine or ephedrine products, clinic services, prescriptions, pharmacy items or services, sales tax, the Prescription Savings Club membership fee, and items or services submitted to insurance for reimbursement or where otherwise limited by law.

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