Applebee's to Offer Free Meals to All Veterans, Active Military Members This Veterans Day

This Veterans Day, for the 9th year in a row, Applebee's will be offering a free meal to all veterans and active military members.

The meals will be provided at several Long Island restaurants all day this Friday, Nov. 11.

In order to receive a free meal, guests need to provide proof of military service, which includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or wearing uniform, DD214, Citation or Commendation.

In addition, this year all current and former military personnel will also receive a $5 coupon that can be redeemed between Nov. 12 and Nov. 27.

The offer will be valid at Long Island Applebee’s locations in: Baldwin, Bellmore, Bethpage, Elmont, New Hyde Park, Rosedale, Valley Stream, Westbury, Bohemia, Brentwood, Commack, East Farmingdale, East Islip, Farmingville, Huntington, Lake Grove, Lindenhurst, Miller Place, North Babylon, Patchogue, Riverhead and Shirley.

"Applebee's was one of the first restaurant chains in the country to honor our veterans and active service men and women by welcoming them into our restaurants across the country for a free meal on Veterans Day," Julia Stewart, president of Applebee's said. "This is a day our Applebee's family looks forward to year in and year out. We are proud to be able to serve and honor the heroes in our neighborhoods who have sacrificed so much to protect the freedom of our great country."