Chipotle gives away $1 million in free burritos to health care workers: How to get one
Chipotle has announced it is celebrating healthcare professionals by giving away free burritos worth more than $1 million to mark National Nurses Week.
Chipotle will be honoring healthcare professionals by giving away free burrito e-cards to 100,000 workers, equivalent to more than $1 million in free food.
The giveaway is being held to celebrate National Nurses Week, which takes place from May 6 to May 12.
Chipotle gives away $1 million in free burritos to health care workers: How to get one
The restaurant chain has made a special website for healthcare workers where they can join the promotion. Entering the site from May 6 through May 10 gives them a chance to win a free burrito e-card. No purchase is necessary.
At the end of the week-long celebration, 100,000 names will be selected at random from among all the healthcare professionals who entered the site. Chipotle will send the lucky winners an email to confirm their healthcare employment status using the online identity network company ID.me. Once they verify their status, they will receive their e-card for the freebie.
The chain will notify the winners beginning May 13, 2024.
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What is National Nurses Week and why is it celebrated?
The American Nurse Association designated May 6 to 12 as permanent dates to celebrate National Nurses Week.
The annual event celebrates and honors the contributions of nurses to the healthcare profession and the well-being of individuals and communities. The week-long celebration concludes on May 12th, which is the birthday of Florence Nightingale, recognized as the founder of modern nursing.
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The celebration of National Nurses Week often involves activities and events organized by healthcare facilities, nursing organizations, communities, and individuals.
These activities may include awards ceremonies, appreciation events, educational programs, social media campaigns, and special gestures of gratitude to honor nurses for their contributions.
Chipotle’s latest promotion is not the first time they have recognized those working in the health sector. The chain has given away more than $5 million worth of free food to healthcare workers in the past few years.