Get free donuts at these stores on June 2nd, National Donut Day
Several restaurant chains across the country are offering free donuts as part of National Donut Day on Friday, June 2nd.
Donut Day was established by the Salvation Army in 1938 to honor the women who served the sweet treats to soldiers during World War I. These women were known as Salvation Army lassies, and their donuts were made with simple ingredients — flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, milk and eggs — then deep fried and dusted with powdered sugar, according to the Smithsonian.
“Salvation Army donuts” were originally served by Salvation Army ladies in 1917. During World War I, the Lassies went to the front lines in Europe to serve home-cooked meals to troops, reports the National Day Calendar.
Several national and regional chains are now celebrating the first Friday of June as Donut Day, giving away the pastries to customers with no qualifying purchases required.
According to People, Krispy Kreme is offering a free donut of their choice on June 2, and Dunkin’ customers can get a free classic donut with the purchase of any beverage at participating locations on Friday.
As Patch.com reports, 7-Eleven is offering a “buy one, get one free” donut offer for 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members who visit participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, or Stripes locations.
According to The Cincinnati Enquirer, Duck Donuts is offering a free in-store cinnamon-sugar donut Friday with no purchase required. Taco Bell lovers can get a free Cinnabon Delights today when they add it to an order of $20 or more at DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates, and GrubHub.
Participating Yonutz locations are giving the first 10 guests a free SMASHED donut every hour on the hour from 4:00 p.m. until the end, reports Fansided.
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee, a Chicago favorite, is giving its customers a free glazed donut with no purchase required on June 2, according to Fansided.
Tim Horton customers can get a free donut with the purchase of any size donut hot or iced through the app or online Friday Friday, reports The Cincinnati Enquirer. To find a location near you, visit timhortons.com.
On Facebook, the Salvation Army in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky announced that its National Donut Day celebrations will be held on June 2 at Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati.
“Donut, do you feel good to be back? We’re excited to announce that National Donut Day is back and better than ever!” wrote the charity.
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