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December 02, 2020

Starbucks is bringing back its free coffee giveaway for first responders and healthcare workers as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise.
 
The Seattle-based coffee giant announced Tuesday that through Dec. 31 "any customer who identifies as a front-line responder to the COVID-19 outbreak" will receive a free tall brewed coffee, hot or iced.
 
"Our hope with this is to reignite the movement of gratitude and to show those on the front line how much they are appreciated," Virginia Tenpenny, Starbucks vice president of global social impact, said in an interview with USA TODAY. "For us, we believe that one way we can do this is by offering a free cup of coffee."
 
The free coffee offer can be redeemed at Starbucks U.S. company-operated locations and select licensed stores.
 
It's for doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, dentists, dental hygienists, mental health workers, active-duty military and hospital staff. (See the full list of who is eligible for the free coffee promotion below).
 
"Hopefully other brands will join us in thinking about how can they use their platform to again show support," Tenpenny said. "Little deposits in morale can really go a long way, just so that they feel the support from our community."
 
Who is eligible for Starbucks freebie:
Starbucks says those eligible for the free tall coffee offer are front-line health care providers and first responders include: doctors, nurses, public health workers, pharmacists, dispatchers, firefighters, paramedics, police officers, dentists and dental hygienists, mental health workers (therapist, psychologist, social worker, counselor, etc.), hospital staff such as janitors, housekeeping/security, and active-duty military.
 

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Thank you! Is not necessary ,but so nice to feel appreciated !!
Posted by: Deb Kocis on December 02, 2020
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Thank you so much for thinking of us.
Posted by: Michelle Mckinney on December 02, 2020
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It's the smallest things that makes a difference, thank you!
Posted by: Cindy Ramirezjimenez on December 02, 2020
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Thanks so much ! I dont't drink coffee, but think it's very nice for those that do
Posted by: Team Member on December 02, 2020
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thank you so much
Posted by: Diana Sumner on December 02, 2020
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Out of curiosity why are Social Workers considered front line workers but not Dietitians. We are in patient rooms, infusion centers etc and are just as 'upfront ' with our patients as other care givers.
Posted by: Nicola Rebello-johnson on December 02, 2020
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Thank you Starbucks!!
Posted by: Deborah Montgomery2 on December 02, 2020
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This is amazing. Thank you so much!
Posted by: Tiffany Eckman on December 02, 2020
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This is great news. I love coffee (even better through this chaos)!
Posted by: Allison Smith2 on December 02, 2020
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Thank you!
Posted by: Ryshema Bailey on December 02, 2020
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I love this! "Little deposits in morale can really go a long way, just so that they feel the support from our community."
Posted by: Lisa Hicks on December 02, 2020
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