April 2026 Freebies, Grants & Settlements

April is full of opportunities to save money, get free items, and even claim settlement payments. From food deals to grants and class action payouts, here’s everything we found for this month.

April Freebies & Food Deals

Several brands are offering limited-time freebies and giveaways this month. Many require signing up for rewards programs or apps.

• Cheesecake Factory – Rewards members can get a free slice of cheesecake starting April 1, valid through May 7.
  https://people.com/the-cheesecake-factory-is-giving-away-free-cheesecake-on-april-fool-s-day-no-joke-11929546
• Yasso Giveaway – Enter to win one of 40,001 free frozen yogurt coupons through April 30.
  https://www.yasso.com/foolproof-freezer.html
• Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day – April 14 at participating locations.
  https://www.benjerry.com/scoop-shops/free-cone-day

Food Holidays to Watch

Food holidays often bring limited-time deals, especially through restaurant apps and loyalty programs.

• April 2 – National Burrito Day
  Chronic Tacos BOGO for loyalty members.
  https://markets.chroniclejournal.com/chroniclejournal/article/getnews-2026-3-13-chronic-tacos-celebrates-national-burrito-day-with-one-day-bogo-burrito-offer-for-loyalty-members
• April 5 – Easter
  Look for free community meals, egg hunts, and even free hams with grocery purchases.
• April 15 – Tax Day
  Many restaurants offer freebies like fries or desserts (watch for announcements).
• April 22 – Earth Day
  Look for free plants, seeds, trees, and eco giveaways.
• April 26 – National Pretzel Day
  Watch for deals from places like Auntie Anne’s.

The best way to find these offers in your area is to follow your favorite restaurants and local businesses on social media. Many deals are announced last-minute on Facebook or Instagram, and some are only available through apps or email lists.

Community Freebies & Events

• Free museum and park events
• Easter community meals and events
• Earth Day giveaways and activities

Class Action Settlements

Unwanted Calls & Texts

• Gen Digital – $200–$625: If you received an artificial or prerecorded call on your cell phone between February 19, 2021 and October 30, 2025. Deadline April 13, 2026.
• Goldco Direct – Varies: If you received more than one text message after opting out and being on the Do-Not-Call Registry. Deadline April 10, 2026.
• NRS Pay – Up to $135: If you received a “ringless voicemail” on your cell phone after January 8, 2020. Deadline April 14, 2026.
• Toyota of North Miami – Varies: If you continued receiving texts after opting out between March 10, 2021 and September 20, 2025. Deadline April 9, 2026.

Employment & Workplace Issues

• Panda Restaurant Group – $100–$5,225: If your information was impacted by the March 2023 data breach. Deadline April 10, 2026.
• Cummings Management Group – ~$1,731: If you applied for a job in Washington between January 1, 2023 and January 28, 2026 without pay disclosure. Deadline April 27, 2026.
• Papa John’s Biometric Privacy – Varies: If you worked at an Illinois franchise and used a fingerprint scanner between 2015 and 2025. Deadline April 17, 2026.
• Classic Collision – Varies: If you applied for a job in Washington between January 1, 2023 and February 13, 2026. Deadline April 13, 2026.
• Cambridge Health Retirement Plan – Varies: If you were a participant or beneficiary between December 29, 2017 and February 13, 2026. Deadline April 28, 2026.
• Southwest Airlines Military Employees – Varies: If you were a servicemember employed by Southwest Airlines. Deadline April 28, 2026.
• Amazon Retail Employees (WA) – Varies: If you worked hourly in Washington between October 3, 2021 and October 27, 2025. Deadline April 30, 2026.
• Werner Enterprises Drivers – Varies: If you worked as a qualified driver between June 4, 2010 and July 14, 2023. Deadline May 4, 2026.

Housing & Living Situations

• Equity Residential Late Fees – $50: If you were charged late fees in California between September 3, 2010 and October 28, 2022. Deadline April 30, 2026.
• Leo’s Motel – Varies: If you stayed 21–30 consecutive days between March 28, 2019 and October 29, 2025. Deadline April 25, 2026.

Bank Fees & Financial Issues

• Morton Community Bank – Varies: If you were charged overdraft or NSF fees as an Illinois customer. Deadline April 9, 2026.
• Statebridge Loans – Varies: If you had a junior-lien mortgage serviced by Statebridge. No claim required.
• Pacific Life Insurance – Varies: If you paid for a Pacific Discovery Xelerator life insurance policy in California. Deadline April 10, 2026.

Products, Subscriptions & Marketing

• Avanquest Software – Varies: If you were charged subscription fees between November 16, 2019 and August 31, 2025. Deadline April 20, 2026.
• RevitaLash – Varies: If you purchased lash or brow serum between January 1, 2017 and December 29, 2025. Deadline April 20, 2026.
• AAA Underinsured Motorist – Varies: If your claim was reduced or you had certain NM auto policies between 2010 and 2022. Deadline April 29, 2026.
• Capital One Shopping – $20+: If you participated in an affiliate program between January 6, 2020 and December 18, 2025. Deadline April 17, 2026.

Data Privacy & Tracking

• Dapper Labs – Up to $5: If you had an account on supported platforms between June 15, 2020 and January 30, 2025. Deadline April 15, 2026.
• GameSpot – Varies: If you accessed the site in California between January 5, 2023 and December 16, 2025. Deadline April 16, 2026.
• Ideal Image – $17: If you scheduled a consultation online between January 1, 2023 and January 26, 2026. Deadline April 27, 2026.

Data Breach Settlements

• Disability Rights Wisconsin – $85–$2,085: If affected by the October 2023 breach. Deadline April 15, 2026.
• Highline School District – Up to $5,000: If affected by the September 2024 breach. Deadline April 20, 2026.
• Universal Lenders – Up to $2,500: If notified of the November 2024 breach. Deadline April 13, 2026.
• HopSkipDrive – $100–$5,475: If affected by the May–June 2023 breach. Deadline April 14, 2026.
• American National Bank & Trust – $50–$4,500: If affected by the January 2025 breach. Deadline April 21, 2026.
• Premium Mortgage Corporation – $50–$5,000: If affected by the August 2023 breach. Deadline April 21, 2026.
• Tri Counties Bank – $100–$5,150: If affected by the February 2023 breach. Deadline April 21, 2026.
• Constar Financial Services – $20–$6,180: If affected by the September 2024 breach. Deadline May 1, 2026.
• California Northstate University – Up to $5,000: If affected by the breach. Deadline April 6, 2026.
• Tempel Steel Company – Up to $5,080: If affected by the breach. Deadline April 6, 2026.
• Varsity Brands – $100–$6,500: If affected by the May 2024 breach. Deadline April 15, 2026.
• Western Electrical Contractors Association – $100–$5,000: If affected by the January 2024 breach. Deadline April 21, 2026.
• NWRPC – $50–$3,000: If affected by the August 2024 breach. Deadline April 24, 2026.
• Ward Transport & Logistics – $100–$5,000: If affected by the March 2024 breach. Deadline April 27, 2026.
• DataMaxx Applied Technologies – Up to $2,500: If affected by the breach. Deadline April 6, 2026.

Healthcare & Patient Data Breaches

• Garnet Health – $19.50: If you had a MyChart account between 2020 and 2023. Deadline April 16, 2026.
• Inova – Varies: If you had a MyChart account. Deadline April 6, 2026.
• Northwell Health – ~$15: If you used the patient portal between 2020 and 2024. Deadline April 20, 2026.
• Catholic Health System – $20+: If you used their patient portal or received care between 2020 and 2025. Deadline April 10, 2026.
• Sutter Health – Up to $90: If you used MyHealthOnline between 2015 and 2020. Deadline April 28, 2026.

Additional Healthcare Data Breaches

• Capital Health – Up to $5,000: If affected by the breach. Deadline April 6, 2026.
• Asheville Eye Associates – Up to $1,250: If affected by the breach. Deadline April 6, 2026.
• Pinehurst Radiology – $500+: If affected by the breach. Deadline April 9, 2026.
• Murfreesboro Medical Clinic – Up to $500: If affected by the April 2023 breach. Deadline April 14, 2026.
• Carespring Healthcare – $50–$4,500: If notified of the October 2023 breach. Deadline April 16, 2026.
• Gryphon Healthcare – $100–$5,000: If affected by the July 2024 breach. Deadline April 16, 2026.
• Bayhealth Medical Center – Up to $5,000: If affected by the July 2024 breach. Deadline April 20, 2026.
• Seven Counties Services – $75–$5,100: If affected by the 2024 breach. Deadline April 20, 2026.
• Choose Your Horizon (CA) – ~$261: If your data was shared between May 2023 and July 2024. Deadline April 23, 2026.
• Pediatric Home Service – $50–$1,500: If affected by the November 2024 breach. Deadline April 23, 2026.
• Granite Wellness Centers – $750–$5,100: If affected by the January 2021 breach. Deadline April 27, 2026.
• McLaren Health Care – Up to $5,000: If affected by 2023–2024 breaches. Deadline April 29, 2026.
• PharMerica – Up to $10,000: If notified of the March 2023 breach. Deadline April 27, 2026.

Other Settlement

• Monterey County Jail – $110: If you were incarcerated between May 27, 2016 and December 31, 2025. Deadline April 20, 2026.

Relief Recap

April offers a wide range of ways to save money and access support. From quick freebies to larger settlement payouts, there are opportunities for almost everyone.

Be sure to check deadlines carefully and use official links when applying or submitting claims. Even small payouts can add up, and larger settlements can make a meaningful difference.