Vaccinated? Here's Some Free Stuff You Can Get In PA

PENNSYLVANIA — Businesses are continuing their push to convince the hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Pennsylvania, sweetening the shot by offering a variety of perks and free goodies to those who agree to inoculate themselves against the virus and help end the pandemic.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 60.5 percent of American adults have received at least their first shot of the vaccine, while 38.1 percent are fully vaccinated. In Pennsylvania, 50 percent of the adult population has received a first dose.

Some small businesses are getting behind the idea. In Bucks County, Allora Gifts & Home Décor is offering a 10 percent discount to all in store purchases for the fully vaccinated.

In Philadelphia, Evil Genius Beer Company is offering a free "Citywide" — a beer and a shot — to those who show their vaccination card.

Also in Bucks County, the commissioners formed a partnership with Rita's Italian Ice to offer a voucher for a Rita's treat to anyone who gets a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Vitamin Shoppe, which has locations throughout the greater Philadelphia area, is providing the fully vaccinated with a free snack or drink.

The 76ers, meanwhile, offered 500 free tickets to their final regular-season game last Sunday to fully vaccinated fans. Earlier this month, the Flyers provided Johnson & Johnson shots at the final regular-season game, along with free tickets to those who received a dose.

Other national chains are continuing similar offerings:

Budweiser: Now through May 16, Budweiser is giving a free beer to anyone 21 years or older. All you need to do is provide proof of vaccination on ABeerOnBud.com. But first, make sure to register at the company's mycooler.com website.

Krispy Kreme: Get a free glazed doughnut every day by taking your vaccination card to any Krispy Kreme location. No other purchase is required to snag your free doughnut.

Lyft/Uber: If you're not vaccinated yet, these ride-share services will take you to your appointment for free or at a discounted rate.

White Castle: Between April 22 and May 31, White Castle will give free dessert-on-a-stick to anyone who provides proof that they received a coronavirus vaccine.

Kroger: Employees at Kroger are getting $100 with proof of vaccination

Lidl: The grocery chain is offering vaccinated employees $200.'

Petco: Employees get $75 for showing proof a shot.

Elsewhere around the country, businesses are getting even more creative. One example is the Mint Dispensary, a Phoenix marijuana outlet, which is offering free weed edibles if you show you've been vaccinated. MLB teams like the Cincinnati Reds are offering discounted tickets to games for the fully vaccinated.