Metro Atlanta / State News 6:08 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2010

Today's the day for free doughnuts

  • Print
  • E-mail

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

It's Friday, and if that's not enough to make you happy, two major doughnut chains are offering free treats to celebrate National Doughnut Day.

Shakita Phillips picks doughnuts off the rack Friday as customers line up at Kripy Kreme shop on Ponce de Leon in Atlanta for free doughnut giveaway.
John Spink, AJC Shakita Phillips picks doughnuts off the rack Friday as customers line up at Kripy Kreme shop on Ponce de Leon in Atlanta for free doughnut giveaway.

Dunkin' Donuts will be offering customers a free doughnut with any beverage purchase at all locations.

Not to be outdone, Krispy Kreme has announced that all customers will receive a free doughnut, with no purchase necessary.

According to Krispy Kreme's Web site, National Doughnut Day was established in 1938 as a fundraiser for the Salvation Army and to honor women of the Salvation Army who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I.



AJC Marketplace

Today's Deal
Get the deal of the day at DealSwarm.



Inside ajc.com

Bikinis on parade

Bikinis on parade

Just how many variations can you spin off the marvel of simplicity that is the bikini?

Remembering

Remembering

With flowers, flags and salutes, Atlantans remembered Americas fallen in 2012.

'Hunger Games' food

'Hunger Games' food

These books are also about food - both foraged and crafted, food as the agent of control.

Private Quarters

Private Quarters

Smyrna couple's home offers a clean slate to showcase nearly 120 pieces of art.

Can you see the change?

Can you see the change?

What's altered in the two photos? See how you score when you play the Find 5 Challenge!

2012 graduates

2012 graduates

Join us in celebrating the 2012 graduates, and send us photos of your favorite graduates.



AJC Breaking News Updates

Share this page with your friends