Teacher Appreciation Week 2016 Freebies In Maryland

Retailers across Maryland are offering freebie and deals through Saturday to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week May 2-7.

And the online fundraising site GoFundMe will donate $100 to every campaign launched to help a teacher buy classroom supplies or to support a classroom.

But, teachers are frustrated and some say that what they really need isn’t free food. They want adequate funding for schools, decent pay, valid assessment, job protections and a true voice in policy making, says The Washington Post.

On Twitter the topic rages with both promotions and ways to help schools. Anne Arundel County Schools posted a link to let residents donate to a school.

Some discounts are available all week, others for a single day. Read the description to learn more.

Here's a look at some of the deals and discounts being offered to teachers. Click on the store name to find locations:

A.C. Moore: Teachers get 20 percent off their entire purchase, including sale items.

Apple Store: Enjoy discounts up to $200 on computers and accessories through the Apple Education Store.

Banana Republic: Teachers get 15 percent off their purchase. Valid in store only. ID needed.

Barnes and Noble: Teachers get 20 percent off the publisher’s list price every day on all purchases for classroom use and 25 percent off the publisher’s list price during Educator Appreciation Days.

Chick-fil-A: Some locations will be offering freebies to teacher but giveaways vary by location. Check with your local restaurant to see if they're offering something to teachers.

Chipotle: Teachers, faculty and staff can buy one get one burrito, bowl, salad or tacos on Tuesday, May 3. ID needed. Offer valid from 3pm–close.

J. Crew: Teachers get a 15 percent discount in stores, with valid ID.

The Limited: Teachers get 15 percent off their purchase. Valid in store only. ID needed.

McDonalds: McDonald's stores in the Greater Philadelphia Region will offer teachers a free breakfast on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 3 between 6 and 8 a.m. ID required. Locations include restaurants in these NJ counties: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Salem and these PA counties: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia.

Michael's: Teachers can get a coupon for 15 percent off a purchase.

New York & Company: Teachers and nurses get 30 percent off their purchases through May 3.

New York Times: Get a four-week trial subscription for only $0.99, then save 50 percent off the normal subscription rate. You must have a school email address to qualify.

Know of a deal we missed? Let us know in the comments portion of this article.