National Donut Day is celebrated every first Friday in June.
Long Island, New York – May 31, 2018 – It’s the day for those of us who mark our sweet tooth on our calendars every year – June 1st marks the return of National Donut Day, the eponymous annual event that pays tribute to everyone’s favorite donut, icing and jelly or cream -Filled Treats: Donuts.
The event originated in the 1930s when the Chicago branch of the Salvation Army launched the event to honor members who served donuts to our soldiers on the front lines of World War I. Over the years, National Donut Day has endured and grown, capturing the attention of the general public and eventually becoming a national phenomenon. So why not? After all, given the variety of varieties of this delicious treat — limited only by the imagination of bakers everywhere — donuts are one of the most popular snacks in the country, and with National Donut Day gaining traction over the years, even more so More and more donut shops began offering free donuts, eventually cementing the tradition in the public consciousness.
Of course, you’re not reading this to be taught a history lesson, and you’re certainly not here to be told that donuts taste good; chances are, you already know that! No, you’re here because the headline promises to deliver free donuts to Long Islanders, and it’s time for delivery. Many businesses will be participating in National Donut Day giveaways on Friday, June 2, and LongIsland.com has a full list of where you can get these donuts here.
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Duncan – On Friday, June 2, participating Dunkin’ locations nationwide are offering guests a free classic donut with any beverage purchase, while supplies last. To find the Dunkin’ closest to you, simply Click here. -
Donut – On Fridays, get a free donut of any kind, no purchase required. Plus, if you buy any dozen donuts, you’ll get a dozen original glazed donuts for $2.If you’re not sure where to look, here’s a handy link to their store locator. -
Duck Donuts – Get a free cinnamon sugar donut at Duck Donuts stores on Friday, June 2. No purchase required. To find the duck donuts closest to you, here is a link to their store finder. -
taco bell – The Mexican-style fast food chain has National Donut Day deals on DoorDash, GrubHub and other delivery services. Get free Cinnabon Delights with any order of $20 or more. -
tim horttons – It’s not free, but in honor of National Donut Day, Tim Hortons is bringing back their Walnut Crunch and Cherry Stick donuts for a limited time. Click here Find the Tim Horton closest to you.
Of course, there may be other local independently owned bakeries and donut shops participating in National Donut Day; if you have one near you, we would really appreciate sharing it in the comments below so others know Where are these delicious goods. All from LongIsland.com, enjoy your donuts…but try not to overdo it!
