Get Free & Cheap Food by Your Polling Place on Election Day

Election Day on November 8 is almost here. Voters across the US will cast ballots on important elections and initiatives. It's not just representatives that will be decided, but what will happen in the country with regard to abortion rights, cannabis legalization, and many other vital issues. 

To reward yourself for being a civic participant, for making your voice known in the electoral process, restaurants will offer edible perks that will help you make the most of that "I Voted" sticker. While we're weeks away from the election at the moment, this post will continue to be updated up until Election Day with all the best deals and free food you can snag to celebrate Election Day in the US.

Krispy Kreme
The deal: To celebrate Election Day, Krispy Kreme is offering a totally free Original Glazed donut. You do not have to buy anything, and you do not have to show an "I Voted" sticker. 
When: November 8

Popeyes
The deal: When you buy a chicken sandwich combo via Popeyes.com or the Popeyes app, get an additional chicken sandwich for free. 
When: November 3-9

Carl's Jr. & Hardee's
The deal: Join the newly-launched rewards program to get your choice of a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger, Famous Star, or Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich. 
When: Ongoing

Shake Shack 
The deal: Order one milkshake through Shake Shack's app or website between 8 pm and close, and you can get a second milkshake for free using the code "SHAKENIGHT."
When: Through November 30

Jimmy John's
The deal: The sandwich shop's Freaky Fast Rewards program will set you up with a free eight-inch sandwich after your first order through the app. 
When: Ongoing

Taco Bell
The deal: Spend $15 in the Taco Bell mobile app to get a free Cheesy Gordita Crunch thrown in with the meal. Not bad.
When: Through November 12

Friendly's
The deal: Join the Friendly's Sweet Rewards Club, and you'll get a free medium sundae.
When: Ongoing

Jollibee
The deal: Stores in the US and Canada are offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on the Original Chicken Sandwich and Spicy Chicken Sandwich. 
When: November 7-11

Corner Bakery
The deal: Flash an "I Voted" sticker to get a free coffee at participating locations. 
When: November 8

Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern
The deal: Kids can grab a book tracker to participate in the restaurant's Bucketeer Bookworms program. After every five books they read, they'll get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. 
When: Ongoing

Halo Burger
The deal: Nab a free QP Burger after your first loyalty visit to the burger chain. 
When: Ongoing

B.GOOD
The deal: The restaurant has expanded its usual kid meal deal. Kids can eat free every day of the week with the purchase of one adult entrée. In fact, you can get two free kid meals for every adult meal purchase. 
When: Ongoing

Penn Station East Coast Subs
The deal: Order a sub online, and you can get a free small sub with the code "PSBOGO."
When: Ongoing

Grimaldi's Pizzeria
The deal: Grab a free appetizer or salad when you join Grimaldi's Pizzeria Rewards. 
When: Ongoing

Peet's
The deal: Buy a one-pound bag of coffee beans and you'll get a free small drip coffee. 
When: Ongoing

Qdoba
The deal: Guac and queso are free with the purchase of any entrée. 
When: Ongoing

Zaxby's
The deal: Grab a free Big Zax Snak Meal for updating or downloading the new Zax Rewardz app. 
When: Ongoing

Wendy's
The deal: It is running a $3 breakfast deal that gets you a Bacon or Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant, and a small order of Seasoned Potatoes.
When: Through November 20

Hooters
The deal: Get 30% off first-time Hooters orders on DoorDash using the code "NASCAR30." The code will get you up to $12 off.
When: Ongoing

Papa Johns
The deal: The pizza chain's new Papa Pairings promotion offers a range of menu items for $6.99 each when you buy two or more of them. Eligible items include medium one-topping pizzas, Papadias, Chicken Poppers, desserts, and bread sides like Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks, Garlic Knots, and Cheesesticks.
When: Ongoing

Little Caesars
The deal: Its Detroit-Style Deep Dish Pizza is only $8.99 for a little bit while the chain tells everyone it's actually based in Detroit. 
When: For a little while

Sonic Drive-In
The deal: Mix and match any two of the Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger, regular Fritos Chili Cheese Wrap, or small Jumbo Popcorn Chicken for $5. 
When: Through December 31

Casey's
The deal: Take $7 off an order of two large specialty pizzas. Or you can take $5 off two large single-topping pizzas. 
When: Through December 31

Domino's Pizza
The deal: The Mix & Match Deal will get you and two or more items on its Mix & Match menu for $5.99. That includes some sticks and medium pizzas options. 
When: Ongoing

Domino's Pizza
The deal: Any combo with three-topping pizzas and Dips & Twists will run you $8. 
When: Ongoing

Miguel's Jr.
The deal: Order through Uber Eats for free delivery. New DoorDash customers can get free delivery with a $15 minimum order. Additionally, if you order through Grubhub, you can get $5 off orders placed from 11 am to 7 pm. 
When: Ongoing

Rubio's Coastal Grill
The deal: Place an order directly through the Rubio's app or Rubios.com to get free delivery on any order of at least $20. 
When: Ongoing

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
The deal: The restaurant now offers Family Bundles to-go. Entrée options include House-Smoke Baby Back Ribs, Chicken Tenders, and Grilled Salmon. For $24.99, the Bundle also comes with two family-sized sides and a half-dozen Honey Butter Croissants. 
When: Ongoing

Jamba
The deal: Toss in one of Jamba's Functional Boosts for free with every smoothie order made through the app.
When: Ongoing

Olive Garden
The deal: The pasta chain is now offering alcohol delivery with $15 bottles of wine and $10 six-packs. You have to order food to get alcohol, and the deal is only available where local laws permit.
When: Ongoing

Taco Cabana
The deal: If you work in a restaurant, hotel, food service industry, grocery store, big-box store, or drugstore, you can get 50% off your order when you purchase while wearing a uniform or show an ID. 
When: Ongoing

Blackjack Pizza
The deal: Grab a large, one-topping pizza for $10.99 with the code "LIT."
When: Ongoing

Taco Cabana
The deal: There are a few deals you can snag at Taco Cabana right now. Get two Nutella empanadas for $2.99 (or a dozen for $14.99), $2 margaritas, or a gallon of margaritas to go for $34.99. 
When: Ongoing

Quiznos
The deal: Get four meals for $29.99. The family meal comes with four 8-inch subs, four bags of chips, and four cookies. Use the very memorable code "8026."
When: Ongoing

Hooters
The deal: Make a $30 purchase, and you'll get $10 off with the code "GET10." Place an order for $50, and you'll wind up with $15 off when you use the code "GET15." However, if you think you've spotted a trend, you'll be disappointed to find out there's no "GET20."
When: Ongoing

GoPuff
The deal: New users to the convenience store delivery service will get $10 off their first two orders with the code "GET20." Though, you're going to have to hit the $20 order minimum both times. 
When: Through December 31

Jet's Pizza
The deal: Take 20% off any order when you use the shop's text-to-order feature. 
When: Ongoing

Domino's
The deal: Order two-medium one-topping pizzas, 16-piece order of Parmesan Bread Bits, an eight-piece order of Cinnamon Twists, and a two-liter of Coke for $20. 
When: Ongoing

Más Veggies Vegan Taqueria
The deal: The ghost kitchen offers free chips and salsa on any order of at least $10 when you order for pick-up. Though, that's not valid when ordering through third-party delivery services. 
When: Ongoing

Marco's Pizza
The deal: Take 25% off your first order after you download the Marco's Pizza app. 
When: Ongoing

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
The deal: Download the new mobile app to get a free Original Double Steakburger or Regular Concrete if it's your first time downloading the app. 
When: Ongoing

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
The deal: Purchase a $50 egift card online and get a $10 bonus card. Spend $100 on a card and get a $25 bonus card and a VIP card that gets you 20% off a purchase. The bonus card can be redeemed from January 3 to February 6, 2023.
When: Through January 1, 2023

Massis Kabob - Los Angeles, California
The deal: Place your first order through its mobile app and join the Kabobery Klub to get a free side with your first order. 
When: Ongoing

Massis Kabob - Los Angeles, California
The deal: Purchase a $100 gift card to the LA restaurant and it'll only cost you $90 when you buy in-store. 
When: November 1-30

Great Jones Distilling Co. - New York, New York
The deal: Its "Prohibition Hour"—that's its version of a happy hour—puts the price of cocktails and "light bites" at $11. 
When: Tuesday-Friday, 4-7 pm

Billy's on the Beach - Newport Beach, California
The deal: The revamped happy hour includes an $8 island-inspired cocktail or wine, as well as  apps like Billy’s Grilled Sausage Platter, Kahlua Pulled Pork Slider, Chicken Skewers, and Chowder Fries
When: Tuesday through Sunday, from 3-6 pm

Diego Pops - Scottsdale, Arizona
The deal: Get half-off appetizers, $2 off beers, $6 Diego Margaritas, and other deals during happy hour. 
When: Daily, 3-6 pm

California Pizza Kitchen
The deal: Purchase $100 in gift cards and get a bonus card worth $20.
When: Through December 31

Grimaldi's
The deal: Get a free $10 bonus gift card when you buy a $50 gift card. You can also get a bonus $20 card when you buy a $100 gift card. The bonus cards will expire on January 31, 2023.
When: Through December 31

Here's our huuuuuuuge running list of all the free food you can get right now, as well as the best pizza deals, reward programs, birthday freebies, gift card offers, food delivery offers, alcohol delivery deals, and perks for getting your vaccination against COVID-19. If you want a little more than, say a free taco, we also have you covered with a long list of meals you can get at fast food chains under $5. You're welcome.

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