Today has been identified as free donuts day here in America according to Krispy Creme donut shop. Customers who visit participating Krispy Kreme retail locations will get one free doughnut of their choice.
The event originally started way back in 1938 as a fundraiser for the Chicago Salvation Army, the Salvation Army wanted to help the needy during the Great Depression and commemorate the soldiers who passed out donuts during WW1.
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