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McDonald’s offers free Thank You Meal for educators

The Maui News

All educators, including teachers, administrators and school staff, can pick up a free McDonald’s breakfast this week by showing a valid work ID through a nationwide initiative to show appreciation.

Starting today through Friday at 10 Maui locations during breakfast hours, Thank You Meals will be served in a classic Happy Meal box filled with an entree breakfast sandwich, hash browns and a beverage. Sandwich choices include an egg McMuffin; a bacon, egg and cheese biscuit; or a sausage biscuit. Beverage options include a medium McCafe, hot or iced coffee, or a medium soft drink.

“Together with our owner/operators, we’re proud to serve the people who make our communities a better place, and this is an important time to say thank you to some of our everyday heroes,” said McDonald’s president Joe Erlinger in a news release. “We were honored to give away 12 million free Thank You Meals to first responders and healthcare workers last year and now, with educators going above and beyond, we’re excited to recognize them in a way only McDonald’s can.”

The McDonald’s franchisees have supported educators in the local neighborhoods they own and operate their restaurants for decades, according to the news release, including initiatives like McTeachers’ Night, coordinating food drops at educators’ homes after school, and free meals during the pandemic.

Through the national Thank You Meal program, it will allow more educators to be recognized and receive a small token of our appreciation.

“As a former teacher, this Thank You Meal means the world to me, and I know it will touch my customers and my employees,” said Stefanie Cabrera Bentancourt, McDonald’s owner/operator based in Florida. “Educators are the backbone of our communities. They’ve done so much for us, and it’s an honor to join my fellow owners (and) operators across the country to celebrate them.”

McDonald’s is also encouraging the public to honor teachers, administrators and school staff by using the hashtag #ThankYouMeal on Twitter, TikTok or Instagram throughout the week.

Menu options may vary by restaurant. Visit McDonalds.com for more details.

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