On the front lines and in the trenches of World War I, around 250 women called “dough lassies” from the Salvation Army arrived to support U.S. soldiers with clothes, supplies and donuts.
Since 1938, their effort has been honored every year during National Donut Day on the first Friday of June. Celebrating is easy – all you need to do is eat a donut, or a few.
To help people across the U.S. take part in the tradition, several stores with locations in multiple states are offering up donut deals. They include:
· Dunkin’ – everyone can get a free donut with a beverage purchase at participating locations.
· Krispy Kreme – customers can get one free donut (any kind) and a $1 original glazed dozen with the purchase of a dozen. Some will also get coupons for free “mystery glaze” donuts and Krispy Kreme baseball caps will be 50% off.
· Dapper Doughnut – customers can get a free six pack of cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar doughnuts with any purchase.
· Duck Donuts – is giving free cinnamon sugar donuts to in-shop customers.
· Lamar’s Donuts – no purchase is necessary to get free donuts at these shops on June 3.
· Shipley Do-nuts – is offering a free glazed donut with every purchase.
· Voodoo Doughnuts – $1 “Homers” named after the pink-glazed donuts favored by “The Simpsons” character Homer Simpson will be offered for in-shop customers on National Donut Day.
Membership at Tim Horton’s, 7-Eleven and Speedy could also lead to free donuts. People who sign up for Tim Horton’s today can redeem points for up to four donuts. For 7Rewards or Speedy Rewards members, there is a buy-one-get-one-free deal on donuts for National Donut Day that runs through June 5, according to Thrillist.
Local donut shops throughout the country, such as Tiffany’s Bakery in Philadelphia, will be giving out free treats for Donut Day this year.
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