Grab a friend and enjoy these pastry perks for National Doughnut Day.
The story,according to the Salvation Army, began with 250 volunteers traveling to France in 1917.
Sounds like a bit ofSouthern home cookingenuity, if you ask us.

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Two decades later, in 1938, the first-ever National Doughnut Day was celebrated in Chicago, IL.
Pretty sweet, right?
(Note: Sadly, the offer excludes limited-time doughnuts likeDollys Southern Sweets.

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But wed still recommend you splurge for the Peachy Keen Cobbler Doughnut.)
Duck Donuts
Enjoy a FREE cinnamon sugar doughnut, no purchase required, on June 7.
Offer is only available in stores.

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Find the details on their social media accounthere.
Shipley Do-Nuts
Celebrate with a FREE glazed doughnut with any purchase on June 7.
Sheetz
you might celebrate with Sheetz for the whole weekend.

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(Hint: The Publix bakeryregularly whips upsome irresistible treats.)
For more information, check with yourlocal Publixor online through your Club Publix membership.
From Dallas to Delaware,here are a few of our cant-miss favorites.
Happy National Doughnut Day!