Americans with a sweet tooth can celebrate National Donut Day on June 6 with a variety of giveaways and promotions from major chains across the country.

What started as a charitable gesture from The Salvation Army in 1938 has since evolved into an annual tradition for brands and customers alike.

This year's offerings include free doughnuts with beverage purchases, loyalty perks and app-based codes for recurring freebies. Retailers including Dunkin', Krispy Kreme and Tim Hortons are participating, along with regional players like Shipley Do-Nuts.

What to Know About National Donut Day

National Donut Day is observed on the first Friday of June every year and was established by The Salvation Army in Chicago during the Great Depression to honor the "Donut Lassies"—volunteers who served doug

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