FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Update: On Tuesday (Mar. 17) A representative of local McDonald's restaurants issued a statement canceling the offer due to the coronavirus crisis.
"Given the current situation surrounding COVID-19, school closures and the restrictions in place, it should come as no surprise that the McDonald’s owner/operators in Northwest Arkansas are canceling this activation."
Original Story:
McDonald’s wants students to start their first day of state testing on a healthy note, so they will be offering them a free breakfast Monday (Apr. 6).
McDonald’s restaurants in Northwest Arkansas and the river valley will be participating.
Students in grades 3-8 and teachers with a valid ID will be eligible for free breakfast from 6-9 a.m. on the first day of testing.
The breakfast will include choice of an Egg White Delight McMuffin Sandwich or Fruit and Maple Oatmeal, apple slices, and a choice of 1% low-fat milk or an Honest Kids Apple Juice Box.
Studies show that students who eat breakfast on the morning of a standardized test score significantly higher than those who do not have breakfast.
“It’s our pleasure to offer a wholesome, well-balanced meal to Arkansas students to help them prepare for their state testing,” said Bill Mathews, local McDonald’s Owner/Operator. “We are committed to supporting our community and want our students to be as successful as possible on these very important tests. That’s tough to do without a healthy breakfast.”
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In order to take advantage of the offer, students should visit a participating McDonald’s with a parent or guardian, and teachers should present a valid teacher/school identification.
The offer is available for dine-in customers only.
