Tomorrow is National Donut Day. The first Friday in June marks the sweet celebration every year. There are a number of donut dealers participating in the celebration by offering customers a free donut or doughnut, however you spell it. Some do require a minimum purchase while others are offering the freebie without strings. I recommend calling your local donut distributor to confirm participation.
National Donut Day actually started in 1917, when women Salvation Army volunteers known as “Lassies” made donuts for soldiers on the front lines of World War I, according to a release from Lamar's. You can read more about it,
Now let's get to the good stuff. Who's participating? Find out below:
Pilot & Flying J
travel stops - Free donut with purchase of 24 oz coffee and
-- Free donut anytime between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. You will need to call and confirm before you go. Some locations opt out of the offer or require a purchase. Varies by location.
Donut Joe's
-- Go
of what they have planned.
Dunkin' Donuts
--- Go
announcement. Free donut with any beverage purchase.
Heavenly Donut Co. in Cahaba Heights
-- Go
One free donut per person.
Krispy Kreme
--
Free doughnut. You will need to call your location to confirm participation because non-corporate locations can opt out.
Lamar's Donuts
-- Go
. One free donut per person.
-- The are participating, however local branches can opt out. Call to confirm before you go. One free donut until noon today.
Walmart
joined the celebration late last year. Ask your bakery if they are participating. As of the time of this post, I have not received a firm confirmation they are participating.
Winn Dixie --
One free large donut hole. Go
If you know of a donut shop participating that is not featured on this list, please leave a comment or email me at
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By the way:
There are 200 calories in the average glazed donut ring. Just wanted to let you know if you're counting calories and want to budget room for a treat.