(Photo Courtesy of Mc Donald’s)

Next week, participating McDonald’s restaurants across the tri-state area are saying thank you to healthcare workers for their fortitude throughout the lengthy pandemic.

Starting Sunday, September 19 and continuing through Saturday, September 25, healthcare workers can enjoy a free small Hot or Ice Coffee with any $1 purchase from McDonald’s global mobile app. The special offer is available through the McDonald’s app at more than 200 restaurants in PA, WV, OH and MD.

This special thank you to local medical professionals is part of McDonald’s Community Champions program, an ongoing initiative to demonstrate gratitude for community leaders who provide selfless service to local neighborhoods. The McDonald’s Community Champions program recognizes a different community group each quarter. Other honorees this year include teachers, first responders and law enforcement officials.

“Our restaurants have always been a place for the community to come together and share everyday feel-good moments with family, friends and neighbors,” said McDonald’s Owner/Operator Dan Delligatti. “We are honored to show healthcare workers how much they are appreciated.”

The McDonald’s Community Champions program is a local extension of “Thank You Meal” program offered at McDonald’s restaurants across the country last spring. That initiative served more than 10 million meals to workers serving in frontline positions during the pandemic.