Are You Taking Advantage Of These National Doughnut Day Offers

When the alarm clock sounded off this morning, were you already excited the day was here? It's National Doughnut or "Donut" Day!

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Even if you forgot about today's significance, it's not too late to stop by your favorite shop and pick up a couple dozen to secure your position as Office Hero.

Every year, we celebrate this incredible culinary creation on the first Friday of June. And while any day would be a great day to enjoy this magic in a box, this particular occasion was originally established to honor the Salvation Army Lassies. Those were the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during WWI.

According to nationaldaycalendar.com, "In 1917, the original “Salvation Army Doughnut” was first served by the ladies of the Salvation Army. It was during WWI that the Salvation Army Lassies went to the front lines of Europe. Home-cooked foods, provided by these brave volunteers, were a morale boost to the troops. The doughnuts were often cooked in oil inside the metal helmets of American soldiers. American infantrymen were then commonly called “doughboys.”

Since its humble beginnings, the popularity of doughnuts has exploded to the point that they've almost become a "food group" of their own.

Of course, since there are so many styles and flavors of doughnuts, they've sparked many heated debates. Which is better? Chocolate or glazed? Jelly-filled or Boston Cream? Cake doughnuts or Beignets?

According to several surveys on the issue, plain glazed donuts rule the donut world and it's not even close with as many as 60% saying "glazed" is their personal favorite. That's especially true in Louisiana and for the entire Southern and Midwest regions.

Looking to score free donuts or get a great deal on donuts today? Whether you're craving Southern Maid or any of the others, take a look at the list put together by shreveportmacaronikid.com and see all the offers from places like Shipley Do-Nuts, Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, even DoorDash.

While I can't testify to the truth on this, it's been rumored that on Donut Day, all forms of these treats, even the holes, are completely calorie-free.

So, go ahead and spring for a couple dozen at your favorite shop. Nobody is judging today!