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Free beer, donuts and more offered as incentives for getting COVID vaccine
Philly Voice ^ | May 04, 2021 | Hannah Kanik

Posted on 06/03/2021 3:19:32 AM PDT by definitelynotaliberal

Vaccination rates across the country have plateaued as more states expand eligibility to all residents.

To get more people to roll up their sleeves, incentives ranging from free beer to signing bonuses are being offered by cities, states and local businesses.

The average daily rate of vaccination has been on the decline for about two weeks. More than 20 states are not ordering all available doses of the vaccine as interest slows. Just last week, Philadelphia nearly lost 1,000 doses that were set to expire.

So far, just 40% of the adult population in the United States is vaccinated, and 70% of the senior population has had their shots, CDC data shows.

In order to achieve herd immunity, officials say 70% to 80% of the population must be vaccinated. Here's what you could get for free with your COVID-19 vaccination card: New Jersey announced it is offering a "shot and a beer" for residents who get their first dose in May, as part of its public awareness campaign dubbed "Operation: Jersey Summer."

This comes as Gov. Phil Murphy rolled out plans to reopen the state fully in time for Memorial Day weekend.

All you have to do is show your vaccination card at a participating brewery: • Battle River Brewing, Toms River • Bradley Beer Project, Bradley Beach • Bolero Snort Brewing Co., Carlstadt • Brix City Brewing Co., Little Ferry • Carton Brewing Co., Atlantic Highlands • Flounder Brewing Co., in Hillsborough • Flying Fish Brewing Co., in Somerdale • Hackensack Brewing Co., Hackensack • Kane Brewing Co., Ocean Township • Little Dog Brewing Co., Neptune • Magnify Brewing Co., Fairfield, Essex County • River Horse Brewing Co., Ewing

People who don't live in the Garden State can still get a free beer from Sam Adams.

The Boston brewer announced its #ShotForSam vaccine incentive program last month. Until May 15, the first 10,000 drinkers who "share evidence of their vaccination on social media" can get a free beer.

Budweiser launched a similar campaign called "A Beer on Bud," that runs through May 16. People that are vaccinated and over the age of 21 can enter the "Reunite with Buds" giveaway for a chance to win a debit card to buy a free beer.

Connecticut is offering a similar program to New Jersey's "shot and a beer," called the #CTDrinksOnUs campaign. Residents that get at least one shot of the vaccine are eligible for a free drink — alcoholic or otherwise — at participating restaurants from May 19 to 31.

National donut chain Krispy Kreme is offering free donuts for vaccinated customers. If you show your vaccination card, you get a free glazed donut.

The closest Krispy Kreme stores are located in Collingswood, N.J., and Havertown and Bensalem in Pennsylvania. Employers offering incentives:

Comcast Corp. said it will offer its workers paid time off once they make an appointment to get vaccinated, as well as information on local vaccine sites. The company employs more than 17,600 people in the Philadelphia area, the Philadelphia Business Journal reported.

Other local businesses like SEPTA are offering perks as well. The transit authority said it will offer its employees $100 after getting both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Wawa, which is currently hiring a record number of new employees, said it will offer new hires that are vaccinated for COVID-19 a signing bonus of $75.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc., a Newton, Mass.-based company which has around a dozen child care centers in Philly, is offering $100 gift cards to Target for all its 11,000 teachers and staffers after they get vaccinated.

Other businesses offering time off and even extra money to get vaccinated for COVID-19 include AT&T, Instacart, Trader Joe's, Aldi, Lidl, Chobani, Olive Garden, Petco, Darden Restaurants, McDonald's and Dollar General.

Banks like Santander, Bank of America, Wells Fargo & Co. and Chase are offering their employees time off for vaccine appointments.

Target said it will offer its hourly employees up to four hours of pay to get both shots and cover Lyft rides to vaccination sites, up to $15 each way.

Kroger will offer $100 in store credit, on top of a $100 one-time payment, for getting the vaccine. Publix Food & Pharmacy said its employees will get $125 gift cards.


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1 posted on 06/03/2021 3:19:32 AM PDT by definitelynotaliberal
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To: definitelynotaliberal

Perfect CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY and no “legal system” can touch the criminals? Mass DEPOPULATION.


2 posted on 06/03/2021 3:23:11 AM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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To: definitelynotaliberal

“And he took Him to a exceedingly high mountain and showed Him all the kingdom’s of the world in a moment of time”

The satanic man lucifer’s man the curtain ready.

2 Thessalonians


3 posted on 06/03/2021 3:27:21 AM PDT by Varsity Flight ( "War by the prophesies set before you." I Timothy 1:18)
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To: definitelynotaliberal

how about a paid funeral?

or a casket with internet?


4 posted on 06/03/2021 3:53:28 AM PDT by Diogenesis (Tuitio Fidei et Obsequium Pauperum)
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To: definitelynotaliberal
From across The Pond...

'LOST WITHOUT HER' Mum-of-three, 43, dies after suffering blood clots following her AstraZeneca Covid vaccine

Check out the spin, which makes Linda Blair look like a piker.

Here's a question which the article doesn't pose or answer: What about all the women on HRT? Why aren't they at increased risk for clots?

5 posted on 06/03/2021 3:56:34 AM PDT by mewzilla (Those aren't masks. They're muzzles. )
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To: PGalt

FWIW, I think the goal is submission, not carnage. Not yet, anyway.

The folks who are willing to submit and get vaxxed pose a lesser risk to Deep State.

If there’s another bioweapon released, it’ll likely be used against the refuseniks.


6 posted on 06/03/2021 3:59:22 AM PDT by mewzilla (Those aren't masks. They're muzzles. )
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To: Diogenesis

FREE WET TEDDY BEARS!!!


7 posted on 06/03/2021 4:59:42 AM PDT by Roccus (Prima di ogni altra cosa, siate armati!)
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To: definitelynotaliberal

Shoulda made this a scene in the movie 1984. Woulda fit the storyline perfectly.


8 posted on 06/03/2021 5:14:55 AM PDT by know.your.why (If you dont watch the MSM you are uninformed. If you do watch the MSM you are misinformed.)
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To: definitelynotaliberal

San Diego radio has
Announced today a
$50 gift card after
Getting Vaxed.
Thanks Newsom!


9 posted on 06/03/2021 6:03:10 AM PDT by Big Red Badger (Be Still and Know that I Am God. Rev 19)
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To: definitelynotaliberal

This is all insanity. The vax is the latest fad sweeping the country.


10 posted on 06/03/2021 6:57:43 AM PDT by I want the USA back (The reflectance of my epidermis does not give anyone the right to assume anything about me.)
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To: definitelynotaliberal
bud... says it all
11 posted on 06/03/2021 7:11:34 AM PDT by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. P144:1)
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To: definitelynotaliberal

If the lies of our leftist Chicom colluding Government leaders don’t move you to concern, please take the shot and donut. It’s good for humanity


12 posted on 06/03/2021 7:42:12 AM PDT by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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To: mewzilla
If there’s another bioweapon released, it’ll likely be used against the refuseniks.

I can understand your thought process which basically asks, “why would the Libs kill themselves and their children?” A better way to look at this is that our God-Given immune systems are incredibly robust. Hacking of this God-Given system creates vulnerabilities and even the potential of a “kill switch” which is what every tyrant in history has desired.
13 posted on 06/03/2021 7:50:00 AM PDT by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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To: definitelynotaliberal
Hey buddy, free candy if you get the jab!


14 posted on 06/03/2021 8:44:07 AM PDT by GraceG ("If I post an AWESOME MEME, STEAL IT! JUST RE-POST IT IN TWO PLACES PLEASE")
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