The food industry is showing some appreciation for medical professionals. National Nurses Week starts May 6, and plenty of restaurants are offering freebies, deals and discounts at participating locations. Check out all the free food and deals nurses can get starting Monday:

Cinnabon — From May 6 through May 11, Cinnabon is offering a free MiniBon roll or a 4-pack of BonBites to anyone with a healthcare ID badge.

Cotton Patch Café — This southern coffee chain is giving 20% off to nurses from May 6 through May 10. If ordering online, pay in restaurant and show a valid nurse ID.

MOD Pizza — This pizzeria chain is treating nurses on Sunday, May 12 with a buy one, get one free deal. Nurses with ID can purchase a pizza or salad to get a free single MOD size pizza (excludes MegaDough, $2 charge for alternative crust) or salad.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop — Nurses and teachers with valid IDs can take part in this BOGO deal. Anyone who buys one sandwich, salad or pick-your-pair can get a second for free from Monday through Sunday.

PDQ — Both nurses and teachers can get half off their entire order on Tuesday at the restaurant. Of course, an ID will need to be shown.

Salata — Buy one salad or wrap and get one free on Wednesday with valid ID. This offer is valid for dine-in only.

Sonny’s BBQ — Nurses with ID get a free Pork Big Deal, which includes a sandwich, side and drink, on Monday.

Taco Bell — Nurses aren’t the only ones who can get in on these deals. Anyone who makes a purchase online or through the fast food venue’s app can get one free small Mountain Dew Baja Blast Zero Sugar or one free grilled breakfast burrito with their purchase until May 12.

Plenty of smaller, local chains will be honoring nurses from Monday, May 6 through Sunday, May 12 as well. Readers can call their favorite restaurants to see if there are any offers for Nurses Week.

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Nurses can treat themselves to free food, discounted clothing and more starting May 6. Pictured above: A nurse uses a wireless electronic tablet to order medicines at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on March 16, 2010 in Birmingham, England. Getty Images