These places want to give you free doughnuts June 5

National Doughnut Day, also known as the best free-food holiday of the year, is Friday, June 5. And to celebrate, fried dough purveyors across the nation want to feed their delicious doughnuts to you — free of charge.

Yeah, you read that right.

Free of charge.

The celebration was first established by the Chicago Salvation Army in 1938 to honor women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I.

Decades later, doughnut chains and independent shops are still eager to get in on the foodie holiday.

To help you get your fix, here is a list of a few local businesses participating in the day of free indulgence.

Dunkin' Donuts

The Deal: Get a free doughnut -- any doughnut -- with a purchase of a drink.

When: All day.

Gooey Donuts, Milton

The Deal: Buy a half dozen, get a half free.

When: All day.

Fractured Prune, Rehoboth

The Deal: Free signature doughnut — OC Sand — honey glazed goodness topped with cinnamon sugar.

When: All day.

Entenmann's, Rehoboth Beach Bandstand

The Deal: Free doughnuts distributed by the Salvation Army

When: From 8 to 10 a.m.

Oceans Market, 142nd St. Ocean City

The Deal: One free doughnut.

When: All day, while they last.

Corner Bakery, Onancock



The Deal: Buy a dozen of your choice, get four glazed doughnuts free.

When: All day.

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