Friday June 6 is National Doughnut Day — quite possibly the best food holiday of the year. The special day dedicated to everyone's

favorite fried and iced dough began back in 1938. Credit goes to the Chicago Salvation

Army, which originally started the holiday to commemorate women who served

doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. To celebrate, two of the largest

doughnut chains in the country are offering up freebies.

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme fans can score a free doughnut of any variety (no

purchase necessary) at participating locations in the US and Canada. And you

can even get one of the new limited-edition doughnuts, which include Birthday Cake

Batter and Brownie Batter flavors.

Dunkin' Donuts

Dunkin' Donuts is also giving away a free dessert in honor

of the holiday. Purchase any beverage and you will receive a free donut of your

choice (while supplies last.) Customers can try the new Blueberry Cobbler

Donut, which features a yeast shell doughnut with blueberry filling, white dipping

icing, and coffee cake streusel topping.

Will you pick up a free donut?!

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Zoe Bain 7-second life story: I was pre-med in college, until I realized that I could turn baking my problems away (instead of doing my chem homework) into a profession.

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