June 7 is National Doughnut Day or National Donut Day in some circles and shops across the country are marking the day with fried freebies and delectable deals.
Celebrated annually on the first Friday in June, the day of the pastry was established in 1938 to honor the Salvation Army Donut Lassies, women who served the treats to soldiers during World War I.
Expect doughnut shops and bakeries to be crowded Friday, which is one of the busiest days of the year for bakeries. Here are the places giving you a deal.
Krispy Kreme: No purchase is necessary to get one free doughnut Friday and if Krispy Kreme gives away 1 million free doughnuts, the company says it will reward fans with a second free doughnut offer later in June. Learn more at www.krispykreme.com.
1 MILLION DOUGHNUT GIVEAWAY!
Really!!! Get any FREE doughnut this National Doughnut Day, Friday June 7th! If we make the magic number we'll give away our next new doughnut for free later this month! https://t.co/Zsuu3kFGmR pic.twitter.com/TzM3sZJZQP— Krispy Kreme (@krispykreme) June 4, 2019
Salvation Army: Staff and volunteers will celebrate National Donut Day by delivering donuts and hosting events across the country.
Today is National Donut Day!!!
How are you planning on celebrating? What is your favorite kind of donut?
Glazed? Sprinkles? Jelly or Custard Filled? Maybe a Maple Bacon Donut? YUM!
Be on the look out for our Donut Lassie today! pic.twitter.com/BdsgHOKaLv
— Salvation Army BCS (@SalArmyBCS) June 7, 2019
Shipley Do-Nuts: From 5 a.m. to noon Friday, get a free “Glazed Do-Nut” with any purchase.
🎉HNDD🎉 aka- HAPPY NATIONAL D🍩NUT DAY!! Get your free glazed donut, with purchase, at all participating locations till noon!! 🥳🥳🥳#nationaldonutday #donutday #glazeddonut #donut #donuts #makelifedelicious… https://t.co/A6tCdgEPZO
— Shipley DoNuts (@ShipleyDo_Nuts) June 7, 2019