The date you wished for, but didn’t know existed, has arrived: It’s National Doughnut Day — and there are places around America offering the oh-so-delicious doughy Os for free, as in F-R-E-E.
That freebie list includes Krispy Kreme, Dunkin Donuts, Randy’s Donuts, Entenmann’s, Duck Donuts, and Shipley Do-Nuts. Some restrictions, limitations, and/or requirements apply. Click here for details.
National Doughnut Day, observed annually the first Friday of June, dates back to 1938 when The Salvation Army wanted a way to honor those who served up the scrumptious, lip-smacking, circles of sugary goodness to home-sick soldiers during World War I. The women who delivered these delightful delicacies became known as “Doughnut Girls.” During the Second World War, the nickname Doughnut Dollies emerged.
Another special date to mark on your calendar this year is Sept. 29, which celebrates National Coffee Day. Last year, locations offering free coffee included Dunkin’ Donuts, Krispy Kreme, Panera Bread, and Wawa. No word yet on who will belly up to give out free java this year.
Jim Lamb is a retired journalist and author of “Orange Socks & Other Colorful Tales,” the story of how he survived Vietnam and kept his sense of humor. He likes his coffee black and his doughnuts jellied. For more about Jim and his writing, visit www.jslstories.com.
