Businesses providing free and discounted goods for health care workers
Posted March 26, 2020 10:32 pm.
Last Updated March 27, 2020 10:48 pm.
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Heath care workers have been the heroes of the coronavirus pandemic, putting themselves on the front line and risking their lives to treat those stricken with COVID-19.
Several businesses have step up to show their appreciation for these essential workers through discounts and free items. Here are some examples:
StayWell Charity
StayWell Charity, which ordinarily helps house patients who can’t afford to relocate to major cities for treatment, is now offering their services to doctors, nurses and other front-line workers.
StayWell said it has around 1,000 apartments and hotel rooms at its disposal that could potentially house health-care workers in major cities across Canada.
Harvey’s and Swiss Chalet
Harvey’s and Swiss Chalet are offering 50 per cent off for all take out and delivery orders to government health care workers and first responders.
Dino’s Pizza
Dino’s Pizza’s two locations in Etobicoke are offering free pizzas to any health care worker.
Figs Scrubs
FIGS Scrubs committed to donating 30,000 scrubs to hospitals over the next two months. Hospitals or workers can apply online to be sent scrubs.
Nando’s Canada
Nando’s Canada is providing free meals to any with a valid hospital ID. They also bringing hot meals to hospitals located near Nando’s restaurants.
Crocs
Crocs is offering free footwear to health care workers. Every day at 12 p.m., they open up a line for workers to request a pair online.
Vessi Footwear
Vessi Footwear is also providing free pairs of shoes to health care workers. They are offering over 1,000 pairs of their waterproof sneakers to Canadian healthcare professionals.
CAA South Central Ontario
CAA South Central Ontario says they will be offering roadside assistance to all front line health care workers and first responders, whether you are a member or not.
Mangia & Bevi
Mangia & Bevi, an Italian restaurant in King East, is offering 50 per cent off their take out with an official I.D.
The Cold Pressery
The Cold Pressery in Mississauga is offering one free beverage of any kind to all front-line health care workers with a valid hospital I.D.
Pioneer Energy
Pioneer Energy gas stations are offering any hospital personnel, paramedics, police or firefighters $10 off any fill-up with the minimum purchase of 20L.
