Friday is National Donut Day, and that means you will be able to score a deal on doughnuts, and in some cases, restaurants and stores will be hooking you up with one for free.
National Donut Day is celebrated the first Friday in June each year, and has its roots in a program created by the Salvation Army in 1938. The charitable organization started it as a way to honor its “Donut Lassies,” or the women who served “Dough Boys” treats back during World War I.
The Salvation Army will be celebrating this year in different ways at different locations. Click here to see a full list of the “Do Good Donut Parties” by state.
Shops are sure to be busy on Friday, so have some patience as you wait for your treat. Also, not all restaurants participate in deals and giveaways. You may want to call first to make sure your local restaurant is participating. Also, many deals are “while supplies last.”
Here are some deals and freebies:
Doughbar Doughnuts: Doughbar will be celebrating donuts the entire week. Go to their Instagram page for details.
Dunkin’: Dunkin’ will be giving away a free donut with any beverage purchase on Friday.
Duck Donuts: Duck Donuts will be giving every guest one free bare, cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar donut (no purchase necessary) in honor of the women of the Salvation Army.
Krispy Kreme: Get a free doughnut on Friday.
LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee: Get a free Ray’s Original Glazed Donut in honor of the Salvation Army and National Donut Day.
Pinkbox Doughnuts: Get a free limited edition Pinkbox Doughnut T-shirt with the purchase of a dozen doughnuts.
Shipley Do-Nuts: Get one free glazed “Do-Nut” with any purchase from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, while supplies last.
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee: Stan’s Donuts & Coffee will give away one free donut with any purchase on Friday.
Tim Hortons: Tims Rewards members who purchase any item over 50 cents between Thursday and June 15 at any Tim Hortons U.S. location will get one classic or specialty donut for 50 cents.