National Donut Day: Celebrate With Deals In Barnegat-Manahawkin

BARNEGAT-MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Few things are more enjoyable in life than biting into a delicious fried pastry, and that's what we'll be celebrating on Friday.

June 7 is National Donut Day, which got its start in 1938 as a way for the Salvation Army to honor its members who served donuts to soldiers during World War I.

Today, local shops and chains alike celebrate the day by offering sweet deals on sweet treats.

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So if you're craving a donut on Friday, check out these area spots.

• Waretown Bakery (856 US-9, Waretown)
  • One free donut, no purchase necessary, while supplies last
• Anna Bananas Bakery (651 E. Bay Ave. Unit #4, Manahawkin))
  • Special cannoli cream donut while supplies last
• Uncle Dood's Donuts (4 Robbins St., Toms River)
• Ob-Co's Donuts (547 Fischer Blvd., Toms River)
  • One free cake donut per customer, no purchase necessary
• Dunkin' (770 Lighthouse Dr., Barnegat; 601 Washington Ave., Manahawkin; 650 NJ-72, Manahawkin)
  • One free classic donut with the purchase of any beverage