Today Is National Donut Day! Where To Get FREE Donuts In Metro Detroit

DETROIT (WWJ) - Friday, June 5 is perhaps one of the sweetest days of the year — it's National Donut Day!

National Donut Day, held the first Friday of June each year, was originally established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I and raise money for social service ministries during the Depression.

Today, we continue to honor the tradition by celebrating the tasty baked treat in the best way possible — with many businesses giving away free donuts!

Honor National Donut Day by grabbing a free pastry at one (or all) of the following locations:

Krispy Kreme

All you have to do is stop by any local Krispy Kreme store and voilà — free donut, no purchase necessary. Click for locations.

Dunkin' Donuts

Customers will get a free donut of their choice with any beverage purchase. Click for locations.

Tim Hortons

You can get a free chocolate hazelnut donut filled with Nutella, but you have to make a beverage purchase and you must have a coupon. Click to print.