Charlotte area McDonald’s restaurants are showing appreciation for first responders by offering them a free Extra Value Meal on April 15th. Stop by a participating McDonald’s in uniform or with ID showing that you’re a firefighter, police officer, or EMS/EMT staff member and you’ll receive the free meal. Use the restaurant locator to find the McDonalds closest to you and to make sure that they’re participating. McDonald’s offers Extra Value Meals for breakfast as well as lunch and dinner.