If you're on the same side of TikTok as KCL is (and love free stuff as much as we do), you've probably seen creators swearing that you can get all kinds of freebies, just by writing to brands and asking. We've seen various tactics floating around, from inviting brands to your wedding to get free samples, to sending brands flattering letters to get discounts. We're also seeing backlash and accusations of entitlement against people who take this way too far (Asking small business owners for free swimming suits? Seriously?)
We at KCL are freebie-lovers, but we're all about getting free stuff the right way. Politely writing to companies and asking for free coupons, I found, is a sweet spot. With relatively little effort, I got offers worth up to $5 and, sometimes, free product from companies like Unilever, Chobani, Allegra, Purina, and more.
In all, I contacted 98 companies to ask if they would send me free high-value coupons. As luck would have it, I received responses with coupons from 49 companies. Most of them sent me coupons for free products. Plus, some were kind enough to send handwritten notes along with multiple high-value coupons, and a few other items like stickers and recipe cards.
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How to request free coupons by mail
I contacted all the brands through their "contact us” form on their websites. Here’s how I wrote almost one hundred coupon requests:
I filled in my information into the contact form.
I complimented the brand and/or product.
I included my name and mailing address below every request.
If I had experience with the product I would discuss it. If I didn’t have experience with a product I mentioned something about it like its flavor.
Free coupon request sample emails
Here are a few of my coupon requests that worked! If you use any of these samples, be sure to change out the company and product! Just copy and paste them into the comment box on each “contact us” form.
Whatever you receive, just remember that it’s worth your time to contact these companies because you never know what they’re willing to send your way!
Hello!
I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I love your soups! The potato leek is divine, and a common staple during the fall and winter in my household.
I’ve tried other brands and have been very disappointed. I’m thrilled to have finally found something I love that makes my life so much easier when I don’t want to cook a big meal!
Do you ever make coupons available for your products? I’m a huge fan so if I could offset the cost even a little bit I’d love you even more.
Thanks!
(Name)
(Mailing Address)
Dear Celestial Seasonings
I absolutely love your line of teas and drink a variety of them every day. Of course, the flavor I chose reflects the mood I am in, so I don’t have a favorite per se. Each flavor is smooth and fresh. Your dedication to the art of tea is obvious. As one of your biggest fans, I would like to inquire if you ever send out coupons beyond your newsletter, that could help offset the cost of your fine product?
Thank you!
(name)
(mailing address)
Hello,
Edy’s ice cream is the best! Thankfully each of our family members (5) gets to choose his or her own flavor, then we have enough variety to go around. I mean let’s face it, it’s difficult to pick between chocolate chip cookie dough, butter pecan, mint chocolate chip, rocky road, and caramel delight. Don’t worry, those aren’t the only flavors we grab off the shelves! Thank you for your dedication to making such crazy delicious ice cream. Do you offer coupons via snail mail? If so, my family and I would be both ecstatic and grateful. Thank you for your time, it is appreciated.
Thank you, have a great day!
(name)
(mailing address)
Hello,
My family loves Chobani products. In our house, we make sure to eat at least one yogurt a piece to help keep our gut bacteria up and running. The flavor combinations are delicious, and the texture is amazing. Thank you for your dedication to making such great products. As a loyal customer, I would like to inquire if you ever send out coupons beyond your newsletter, that could help offset the cost of your yummy products?
Thank you, have a great day!
(name)
(mailing address)
Request from sister companies, too!
If a company responds and sends you coupons, look into their subsidiaries/sister companies/parent companies since those will be more likely to send you coupons too! Great example? Hain Celestial — Asked for Celestial Seasonings, and when I received the coupons I saw all the other brands that Hain Celestial owns, and sent them all messages too! I received coupons from 5 of their other companies.
Companies that will send free high-value coupons by mail
The list below includes offers I received. Your mileage may vary, and the brands below might send you different freebies (or none at all).
1. Unilever emailed me four coupons worth a total of $4.75.
Unilever, maker of Dove products sent me four coupons just for filling out a form. I received the coupons in my email within about 15 minutes of submitting my request!
What I received:
(1) $2 off any one Baby Dove (13 oz. or 20 oz.) product (excludes gift sets, wipes, shampoo, bars, trial/travel sizes)
(1) $1.00 off any one Degree product (excludes trial, travel, and twin packs)
(1) $1.00 off any one Suave body wash, body lotion, or bar (excludes trial, travel, and twin packs)
(1) $0.75 off any one Dove deodorant product (excludes Dove Men+Care, gift packs, and trial, travel, and twin packs)
2. P&G sent me a free sample of Cascade Platinum Plus.
Ok, so this isn’t a traditional coupon. However, all you have to do is fill out a form and in a month or so you’ll Cascade Platinum Plus sample.
What I received:
(1) Cascade Platinum Plus Pod
3. Mucinex emailed me a $5 coupon.
To get this coupon you’ll need to sign up for the Mucinex newsletter and answer a quick survey. You’ll get your $5 off coupon via email.
What I received:
(1) $5 off coupon on any $14.99+ Mucinex purchase
4. 9Lives sent me $1- and $1.50-off coupons.
9Lives will send you paper coupons monthly — but you have to contact them every time — and there are more opportunities to save by signing up for their newsletter. Check their coupon page every once in a while for extra savings! Their coupons took about 5 weeks to get to me, so be patient.
What I received:
(1) $1.50 off any one 3.15 lb. bag or larger of 9Lives dry cat food
(1) $1.00 off any one 9Lives wet cat food 4-pack or one wet food variety pack
5. Afrin sent me a $1-off pdf coupon.
Afrin responded to my email saying they don’t send out coupons, but pointed me to a printable pdf coupon from their coupon page. There is a limit to 2 prints per person, per month — BUT you can increase that number by using a different device to print (such as a phone or another computer).
The expiration date is 30 days from the day you download. There is a limit of one coupon per Afrin item purchased, and a limit of 4 of the exact coupons per day per household, so you can stock up on your Afrin by printing this coupon 4 times
What I received:
(1) $1.00 off any Afrin Product
6. Aidells sent me $1 off coupons.
Aidells never responded to my request via their contact us page, but they did send coupons! So, don’t assume you won’t get anything just because you don’t get a reply.
What I received:
(2) $1.00 off any one Aidells product
7. Air Wick sent me six coupons worth $4.95.
Air Wick told me they don’t mail coupons and suggested that I check store mailers. And they said if you give them your email, you’ll get access to their regularly updated coupon page. I was able to claim six! They expire 30 days after download.
What I received:
(1) $1.00 off any one Air Wick Scented Oils Starter Kit
(1) $0.65 off any one Air Wick Scented Oils Refill
(1) $1.00 off any one Air Wick Essential Mist Starter Kit
(1) $0.65 off any one Air Wick Essential Mist Refill
(1) $1.00 off any one Air Wick Freshmatic Starter Kit
(1) $0.65 off any one Air Wick Freshmatic Refill
8. Al Fresco sent me two $1 coupons.
Of all the companies I contacted, Al Fresco responded the fastest! They sent me an email back the same day and said coupons were in the mail — I got them within the week!
What I received:
(2) $1 off one package of any Al Fresco product any size, any flavor
9. Aleve sent me five $1 coupons.
Aleve replied to my email, telling me to check their coupon page once a month for multiple coupons. I got three that I can print monthly, though I was able to print two of them a second time.
What I received:
(2) $1.00 off any one Aleve-D product
(2) $1.00 off any Aleve 40 ct or larger OR any one Aleve PM 20 ct or larger
(1) $1.00 off any Aleve-X product
10. Alexia Foods sent me one $0.75 off coupon.
To get in touch with Alexia Foods, fill out their contact form. Although they never responded to my request, they sent a coupon in the mail!
What I received:
(1) $0.75/1 – Any bag of Alexia Frozen Potatoes or Onions
11. Alka Seltzer sent me four $1 coupons.
Alka Seltzer said that although they don’t send out coupons, they do have an Alka Seltzer Original coupon page AND an Alka Seltzer PLUS coupon page! You can print up to two of the same coupon at a time.
You will have to create an account and log in to print the Alka Seltzer Plus coupon, but you don’t need an account for regular Alka Seltzer.
What I received:
(2) $1.00 off any Alka Seltzer product (16 ct. or larger)
(2) $1.00 off any Alka Seltzer PLUS product.
12. Allegra sent me two coupons worth $7.
Allegra said they don’t mail or email coupons, but said I should check their coupon page regularly. I was able to redownload and print coupons again after refreshing the page. Coupons will expire 1 month after you download, so keep that in mind.
What I received:
(1) $4.00 off any one Allegra Allergy 24HR 24-45 ct or any Allegra-D product
(1) $3.00 of any one Children’s Allegra product
13. Amy’s sent four coupons worth $4.50 total.
Although I didn’t get a response to my email, Amy’s sent me a little coupon booklet! They also included a card which was a nice touch.
What I received:
(1) $1.00 off any two Amy’s Burritos or Wraps
(1) $1.00 off any two Amy’s Soups, Beans, or Chili
(1) $1.00 off any one Amy’s Entree
(1) $1.50 off any one Amy’s Full-sized Pizza
14. Angel Soft sent me two $1.50 coupons.
Angel Soft doesn’t send out paper coupons but pointed me towards their email list, online coupons, and Sunday paper. By signing up for their email list, you will receive coupons worth $3.00 off right away.
What I received:
(1) $1.50 off any ONE Bath Tissue, 24 Double Roll or 12 Mega Roll or Larger
(1) $1.50 off any ONE pack of Toilet Paper with Fresh Scent with 12 Rolls or 6 Mega Rolls or larger
15. Annie’s sent me a free sticker!
Although Annie’s doesn’t send paper coupons or samples — part of their goal of reducing their environmental impact — they will send you a sticker for free! Choose from 7 different designs. Amy’s does offer coupons through retailer apps like Coupons.com and rebate apps like Ibotta.
16. Balmex sent me one $2 coupon.
Balmex said they don’t email or mail coupons right now, but pointed to their coupon page for a $2 off coupon. That coupon is no longer available so you may want to try to contact them to see if they’ll send you one by mail.
What I received:
(1) $2.00 off any Balmex Complete Protection Diaper Rash Cream
17. Barilla sent me coupons and a recipe booklet.
To get in touch with Barilla, fill out their contact form. They sent me two coupons and three recipe books. They also said coupons are sometimes available on their website or in Sunday paper inserts. You can create an account to get recipes, exclusive coupons, and their newsletter.
What I received:
(1) $1.00 off any one box of Barilla Veggie, Whole Grain, Legume, Gluten Free, or Protein+ Pasta.
(1) $1 off any one Wasa Gluten Free Thins or Crispbread item.
(1) Pasta recipe book and nutrition guide.
(1) Wasa gluten free cracker recipe booklet.
(1) Recipe booklet for non-traditional pasta recipes.
18. Benadryl sent me two $1.00 coupons.
Benadryl told me they don’t send out coupons, but recommended I use their coupon page whenever I want to save some money. The link to their coupon page is not easy to find on the site — but I saved it for you.
I was able to print them twice in one sitting. Keep an eye on the expiration dates when you print them; it looks like Benadryl updates the coupons monthly with new dates.
What I received:
(1) Save $1.00 on any one Benadryl product (excludes Children’s and trial/travel sizes)
(1) Save $1.00 on any one Children’s Benadryl product (excludes trial/travel sizes)
19. Blistex sent me five $0.25 off coupons.
To get in touch with Blistex, fill out their contact form. It took about 3 weeks from when they responded to my email to receive these coupons in the mail, but they don’t expire!
What I received:
(5) $0.25 off any Blistex lip care product (no expiration)
20. Blue Bunny Ice Cream sent me six $0.55 off coupons.
To get in touch with Blue Bunny, fill out their contact form. Their response to me said I could request coupons every six months by calling (800) 331-0830. Heck yes!
What I received:
(6) $0.55 off any one Blue Bunny Ice Cream Product, excludes single serve items.
21. Blue Diamond Almonds sent me three $1 off coupons.
To get in touch with Blue Diamond Almonds, fill out their contact form. They told me I could request new coupons every three months.
What I received:
(3) $1 off any one 5 oz or larger Blue Diamond Almonds
22. Bolthouse Farms sent me four $1 off coupons.
To get in touch with Bolthouse Farms, fill out their contact form. They told me I could request coupons every three months.
What I received:
(4) $1 any one Bolthouse Farms product
23. Brawny sent me a $1.50 coupon.
Brawny doesn’t send out paper coupons but pointed me towards their email list, online coupons, and the Sunday paper. Sign up for their email list and receive a coupon worth $1.50 off.
What I received:
(1) $1.50 off any one paper towel, 6 roll or larger
24. Buddig sent me two vouchers for free deli meat.
To get in touch with Buddig, fill out their contact form.
What I received:
(2) FREE one package of Buddig Original 2 oz deli meat (not to exceed retail price $0.99)
25. Bumble Bee Tuna sent me four $0.25 coupons.
To get in touch with Bumble Bee Tuna, fill out their contact form.
What I received:
(4) $0.25 off any Bumble Bee product, any variety
26. Bush’s Best sent me two $0.55 off beans coupons.
To get in touch with Bush’s Best, fill out their contact form.
What I received:
(2) $0.55 off any Bush’s Baked Beans or Bush’s Grillin’ Beans, any variety
27. Celestial Seasonings sent me three coupons for their boxed tea.
To get in touch with Celestial Seasonings, fill out their contact form. This is one of Hain Celestial’s brands, and many of them send coupons.
What I received:
(3) $0.35 off any box of Celestial Seasonings Tea
28. Chobani sent me vouchers for two free greek yogurt singles and three $0.50 off coupons.
To get in touch with Chobani, fill out their contact form. They sent some awesome coupons as well as a nice handwritten card.
What I received:
(2) FREE any Chobani single serve product
(3) $0.50 off any Chobani product
29. Dixie sent me two coupons worth $2.50.
Dixie responded to my request saying they don’t send out coupons, but if you sign up for their email list you’ll receive two coupons immediately to print and use.
What I received:
(1) $1.50 off any TWO packages of Dixie or Dixie Ultra Plates or Bowls or Dixie Cups
(1) $1.00 off any ONE package of Dixie To Go Cups
30. Eggland’s Best sent me two coupons and a nutrition guide.
Eggland’s Best quickly responded to my request and I received my coupons within 2 weeks. They will mail you coupons 3 times per year if you ask via their “contact us” page.
What I received:
(2) $0.50 off any variety of Eggland’s Best eggs (one coupon is separate, one is in booklet)
(1) booklet with egg nutrition info, product guide, and a recipe.
31. Farm Rich sent me three coupons worth $3.25.
Farm Rich said they don’t send coupons or samples by mail. Instead, they told me to sign up for their email newsletter for two coupons, and I found another $0.75-off coupon on their coupon page.
What I received:
(1) $0.75 off any ONE product
(2) $1.25 off any ONE product
32. Ferrara — home to lots of candy brands — sent me a voucher for a free candy item.
When I tried to contact Keebler, it took me to Ferrara’s contact page. Ferrara quickly responded to my request, and about 2 weeks later I received this coupon for free candy!
What I received:
(1) One FREE (up to $1.50) Ferrara candy as pictured
33. Florida’s Natural sent me two $0.55 coupons.
To request coupons from Florida’s Natural, fill out their contact form.
What I received:
(2) $0.55 off any one 52 fl. oz. Florida’s Natural Brand Premium 100% Not From Concentrate Fruit Juices
34. Garden of Eatin’ sent me two coupons.
Garden of Eatin’ is one of Hain Celestial’s companies, and they sent me 2 coupons just for asking on their contact page.
What I received:
(2) $0.55 off any one Garden of Eatin’ product
35. Glade sent me five SC Johnson coupons worth $1-$2 each.
When I contacted Glade, their parent company SC Johnson replied. They sent me a little page of five coupons from various SC Johnson companies like Raid, Glade, KIWI, OFF!, and Ziploc. If you want some coupons, just fill out the SC Johnson contact form.
What I received:
(1) Save $1.00 on any one Raid product
(1) Save $1.00 on any one Glade product
(1) Save $2.00 on any one KIWI product
(1) Save $1.00 on any one OFF! product
(1) Save $1.00 on any one Ziploc product
36. Horizon Organic Dairy sent me two $0.55 coupons.
Horizon Organic replied to my contact form saying they no longer send out paper coupons, that all of them are digital now, and that I should create an account with them to receive coupons when they release them a couple times a year.
However, they were kind enough to send me coupons in the mail as a “one time courtesy while you get set up on our website”. They sent me two coupons and a card.
What I received:
(2) $0.55 off any one Horizon Organic product (excluding Horizon Grassfed Milk and individual single serve milk boxes)
37. Hostess sent a coupon for a free snack.
When I contacted Hostess, they didn’t respond to my email, but I got a letter from them a couple weeks later with a coupon for a free snack. Here comes a Twinkie.
What I received:
(1) FREE any Hostess single serve product worth up to $2.00
38. Hot Pockets sent me a re-printable $0.55 coupon.
To get in touch with Hot Pockets, use their contact page.
Apparently, they used to send out paper coupons by mail if you asked. Hot Pockets responded to my request with an email linked to a single coupon, so they must not do paper coupons anymore — but I was able to print the coupon multiple times.
What I received:
(1) $0.55 off one package of Hot Pockets Sandwiches, 2 ct or larger
39. King’s Hawaiian sent me four $1.00 coupons and some stickers.
King’s Hawaiian sent some great coupons, though they did take a couple weeks to get to me. They also sent two stickers, a little business card, a recipe card, and a large thank you card. To ask for these coupons, use their contact us form.
What I received:
(4) $1.00 off any one package of King’s Hawaiian rolls, buns, or bread
(1) Large sticker
(1) Small sticker
(1) Recipe card
One of our readers sent King’s Hawaiian a coupon request in February 2022 and received an awesome gift box with a pack of rolls and a TON of branded swag. We can’t guarantee you’ll get the same package, but it just goes to show that some companies appreciate your interest!
Thanks to the Soles Family for sharing their experience!
40. Land O’ Lakes sent me three coupons — including one Kozy Shack coupon.
Land O’ Lakes sent me three coupons by mail, and said we can request coupons twice a year, with 4-6 months between requests using their contact form.
Land O’ Lakes is a sister company to Kozy Shack, so they sent me one of those coupons as well.
What I received:
(2) $0.55 off any one package of Land O’ Lakes butter product
(1) $0.55 off any one package of Kozy Shack product
41. Michelina’s sent me two $1.00 coupons.
Not gonna lie, I love Michelina’s Wheels and Cheese. So when Michelina’s said they’d send me some coupons I was excited.
And, since they’re normally $1.00 each at my local grocery store, these coupons basically give me a buy-one-get-one free deal. They sent me a nice note and two $1.00-off coupons. Request these coupons using their contact form.
What I received:
(2) $1.00 off any two Michelina’s frozen items
42. Mrs. T’s sent me two coupons and a free voucher.
Mrs. T’s sent a thank you email, then mailed me a booklet with two $1.00 coupons and a coupon for a free package of pierogies. All you have to do is ask via their contact page.
What I received:
(2) $1.00 off any two Mrs. T’s pierogies packages
(1) coupon for a free Mrs. T’s pierogies package
43. P&G has 14 coupons available at PGGoodEveryday.com.
I first contacted Always, owned by Procter & Gamble, and was told that they do not send out coupons. They do, however, have a coupon page at PGGoodEveryday.com that is regularly updated with offers on a variety of brands and products. There are some pretty good ones on here.
When I looked, there were 14 coupons, all for various laundry-related items. You must create an account to print coupons.
44. Purina has 17 coupons for dog and cat items.
Purina responded quickly, saying they don’t email or mail coupons. But they have quite a few coupons for dog food, cat food, and kitty litter on their coupon page. When I downloaded mine, there were 17 coupons available — 8 for dogs and 9 for cats.
I didn’t need all 17, so I only downloaded a couple. Two other ones I chose will be sent in the mail, so I am still waiting for those.
What I received:
(1) $3.00 off one 2 lb or larger bag or carton of Beneful Grain Free, Simple Goodness, Superfood Blend, or Protein Rich dog food
(1) $1.00 off two 13 oz or larger cans of Purina Dog Chow High Protein Wet Dog Food
45. Rhodes sent me two coupons and some recipe cards.
Rhodes responded to my request a couple weeks after I sent it, but once they did, the coupons got to me quickly. They sent a booklet with six recipe cards and two coupons. To get your share of the savings, shoot them a request using their contact form.
What I received:
(1) $0.40 off any one package of Rhodes Warm & Serve Rolls
(1) $0.40 off any one package of Rhodes Bread or Rolls
46. Sensible Portions sent me two $0.55 coupons.
Sensible Portions Veggie Straws —one of Hain Celestial’s companies — sent me 2 coupons just for asking on their contact page!
What I received:
(2) $0.55 off any one Sensible Portions product
47. Smucker’s sent me four coupons.
Smucker’s sent me a nice letter saying I could reach out monthly for more mailed coupons.
What I received:
(2) Save $1.00 when you buy any 1 Smucker’s Uncrustables Product
(2) Save $0.55 with the purchase of any Smucker’s product
48. TERRA Vegetable Chips sent me two $0.55 coupons.
TERRA Vegetable Chips — another one of Hain Celestial’s companies — sent me 2 coupons just for asking on their contact page.
What I received:
(2) $0.55 off any one TERRA product
49. Yves Veggie Cuisine sent me four $0.55 coupons.
Yves Veggie Cuisine sent me four coupons just for asking on their contact page. They make vegetarian and vegan meat alternative foods.
What I received:
(4) $0.55 off any one Yves Veggies Cuisine product
Try these five companies for even more coupons — potentially.
These brands responded to my emails and stated that they’d send coupons. As of now, I’m still waiting, but it may be worth requesting offers from them yourself.
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