It's the first Friday of June, and that means it's National Donut Day!
National Donut Day was created by the Salvation Army in 1938 to honor the organization’s “Donut Lassies” who supported troops on the front lines during World War I. According to the Salvation Army's website, here are a few interesting facts about National Donut Day:
- Starting in 1917, approximately 250 Salvation Army volunteers provided assistance to American soldiers in France during World War I.
- Owing to limited resources, donuts were fried only seven at a time.
- Last year, more than 25 million Americans received assistance from The Salvation Army’s 3,500 officers, 65,000 employees and 3.2 million volunteers.
Head to one of these local businesses and enjoy a discounted or free donut:
7-Eleven is offering buy one, get one free doughnuts for 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores at various locations: https://www.7-eleven.com/locator
Duck Donuts will give every guest one cinnamon sugar doughnut, in store only. No purchase is necessary.
Dunkin' is offering customers a free classic donut of their choice with the purchase of any drink at various locations: www.dunkindonuts.com/en/locations
