Urooj Niazi 
mcdonald’s offer free drinks during teacher appreciation week 2025
The special deals that McDonald’s restaurants provide to educators during Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 have differing conditions of participation between individual locations. Teachers in Missouri participate extensively in the program which covers multiple urban areas. Educators can redeem free soft drinks and sweet tea or any size coffee at McDonald’s locations on Tuesday, May 6 using their valid identification.
Teachers in Houston who work in the area can obtain a free breakfast combo meal from May 5-9 at specific locations throughout Texas according to Alief Independent School District. McDonald’s does not request nationwide educator recognition but individual franchisees support teachers in their communities according to corporate spokespersons.
The special offers extend to locations in:
- Arkansas (5 cities including Mountain Home and Harrison)
- Illinois (Pittsfield and Quincy)
- Iowa (Keokuk)
- Kansas (7 cities including Pittsburg and Fort Scott)
- Missouri (over 60 participating locations)
Teachers who cannot access McDonald’s discounts should look for similar appreciation options at different restaurant chains. Educators can receive free donuts from Krispy Kreme while Whataburger provides free breakfast foods and Chipotle plans to give away 100,000 free burritos across the country. To learn about the local McDonald’s restaurant deals and promotional information teachers should reach out directly to their specific restaurant operator.
