In an effort to boost COVID-19 vaccination numbers, several locations across the country are allowing adults to claim a free marijuana joint when they receive a shot, according to The New York Times.
As part of the “Snax for Vaxx” event, those who got a shot and were 21 or older could receive a free pre-rolled joint and an edible cannabis gummy. In March, the dispensary offered a free edible to customers who presented a COVID-19 vaccination card, and the positive response led to the on-site vaccine clinic.
Cannabis groups across the country have held various incentive programs this spring to encourage COVID-19 vaccines, according. The DC Marijuana Justice group announced its “Joints for Jabs” campaign in early January and has since distributed more than 10,000 free joints at multiple events, the news outlet reported.
“If we had more joints, we could do this every day with volunteers,” Adam Eidinger, co-founder of the DC group, told Forbes. “But we just don’t have the weed.”
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