By Andrew DePietro, Contributor
National Donut Day 2016 is Friday, June 3. Celebrating far deeper tradition than giving away free doughnuts, National Donut Day began during the First World War when Salvation Army volunteers -- called Donut Lassies -- served coffee and doughnuts to soldiers at the front. To this day, the Salvation Army continues collect donations for charity on National Donut Day.
But, of course, National Donut Day is also about finding free donuts and other donut deals. Here are the best deals, specials and freebies on National Donut Day 2016.
Free Donuts for National Donut Day 2016
Take advantage of these National Donut Day freebies and specials on June 3 from these donut shops and bakeries.
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Other National Donut Day Deals
You can score even more National Donut Day deals both in-store and online from these coffee shops and stores.
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How to Make Your Own Donuts
If you're feeling a little more adventurous on National Donut Day -- or just want to enjoy donuts for a longer period of time -- follow this Allrecipes donut recipe to make your own homemade donuts. These donuts are said to be some of the best: crispy and creamy just like from your favorite donut shop.
Jamie Young contributed to this article.
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