The sweetest day of the month has arrived.
National Donut Day, a beloved pseudo-holiday honoring the iconic breakfast pastry, falls annually on the first Friday in June. The Salvation Army established it in 1938 to pay tribute to the organization’s Donut Lassies — women who traveled to France during World War I to serve donuts and other snacks to soldiers, according to USA TODAY.
Thanks to the Donut Lassies, everyone can score free and discounted donuts this week (while supplies last) at national chains and local bakeries, including Dunkin’ Donuts, Krispy Kreme, Busken Bakery, Servatii Pastry Shop and more…