Arizona’s Largest Dispensary Operator gives a free pre-roll to First Responders on National First Responders Day (Saturday, Oct. 28) & Gives 22% off to Veterans EVERY DAY at its Six Valley Dispensaries

What: Mint Cannabis’ six Valley dispensaries will give a free pre-roll to Police Officers and First Responders who show proper identification on National First Responders Day (this Saturday, Oct. 28). Additionally, the Mint provides Veterans with a year-round 22% discount – the highest percentage discount that any dispensary in Arizona offers to Veterans. The Mint designated its Veterans discount at 22% because 22 Veterans lose their battle to post-traumatic stress disorder in the U.S. every day. That is one Veteran every 65 minutes.

Why: With nearly half a million Veterans living in Arizona, focusing on Veterans’ issues is critical to the Mint team, especially given the disproportionate rates of post-traumatic stress disorder, unemployment and homelessness among those who have served and sacrificed. Additionally, it is estimated that 30 percent of first responders develop behavioral health conditions including, but not limited to, depression and [PTSD], as compared with 20% in the general population. Police officers in particular face a 54% greater risk of suicide than the general population. In 2022, 180 police officers took their own lives, nearly three times the number shot and killed in the line of duty. “It is time that we recognize the psychological toll that Veterans and First Responders face,” said Eivan Shahara, CEO of Mint Cannabis. “Job-related stress, trauma, physical demands, and long hours have real psychological consequences. While the stresses are relentless, members of our military and first responders are supposed to be 'tough.' The perceived stigma surrounding mental health problems keeps many from seeking help.”

Where: Mint Cannabis’ Six Valley Dispensaries

Tempe/Guadalupe: 5210 S. Priest Dr, Tempe/Guadalupe, AZ 85283 (Baseline Rd. & Priest Dr.)
Mesa: 330 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85210 (Southern Ave. & Mesa Dr.)
Downtown Phoenix: 2620 W. Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85009 (27th Ave. Encanto)
West Phoenix: 1211 N. 75th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85043 (I-10 & 75th Ave.)
Phoenix: 2444 West Northern Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021 (I-17 & Northern Ave.)
North Phoenix: 17036 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032 (Bell & Cave Creek Rds.)

When: This Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 (free pre-roll for all Police Officers & First Responders) Year-Round (22% discount for Veterans)

Who: Mint Cannabis continues to expand its presence across the country with state-of-the-art facilities. With a reputation for providing a wide variety of high-quality products and personalized service, the Mint offers the most diverse selection of flower/buds, edibles, and concentrates. The Mint’s flagship location in Arizona – which introduced the nation’s first cannabis kitchen of its kind in 2018; added a large on-site grow in 2019; and implemented an on-site drive-thru in 2020 – was named “Most Innovative” by the international Commercial Cannabis Awards. For more information, visit themintcannabis.com.