Teachers can get free Chipotle, pizza and more on Tuesday for Teacher Appreciation Day

Being a teacher isn't easy, and most people seem to agree that the pay sucks. As nice as mere appreciation is, it doesn't usually put food in the mouths of our beloved educators -- so let's celebrate when it does.

May 7-11 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and Tuesday, May 8, is Teacher Appreciation Day. To mark the occasion, several restaurants are offering deals and free food to teachers and faculty members.

NOTE: To redeem these offers, you'll need a valid school ID.

Updated at 2:40 p.m. with additional details about Chick-fil-A.

Chick-Fil-A

Teachers can get a free Chick-fil-A sandwich at select locations between 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Note: D-FW locations are not participating in this deal on any sort of corporate level, but some might participating on their own -- including the location at 3588 Highway 114 in Fort Worth. Call your local location ahead of time if you want to check for yourself.

Chipotle

This one might require you to use the buddy system. Chipotle is offering a buy one get one free deal on a burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos from 3 p.m. to close on Tuesday. In-restaurant only.

Cici's Pizza

Teachers get a free adult buffet at Cici's on Tuesday. In addition to your ID, you'll need to bring in this coupon.

Raising Cane's

From 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, teachers and faculty can get one free box combo. The deal is good both when dining in and at the drive-thru. In the comment section on Facebook, the chicken fingers chain has said this deal also applies to homeschool teachers and child care professionals.

Staff writer Tommy Cummings contributed to this story.