It's National Doughnut Day! Here's How To Get Free Treats in Houston

HOUSTON, TX — Who doesn't like a good doughnut? I'm partial to the warm plain glazed variety at Krispy Kreme, but there's a variety for every palate out there. And since today's National Doughnut Day, it's the perfect opportunity to get a deal on the one you love.

Here's a roundup of some of the deals you shouldn't miss today:

• Dunkin’ Donuts: Get a free classic doughnut of your choice with the purchase of any beverage all day Friday while supplies last. Go here to locate a Dunkin' Donuts near you.

• Shipley Do-Nuts: At participating locations from 5 a.m. to noon, make a purchase and get a free glazed doughnut. Go here to find locations.

• Entenmann's: Enter the company’s contest for a chance to win free doughnuts for a year. Feeding America also will get a $1 donation for every entry.

Lee's Fried Chicken & Donuts is also getting in on the celebration:

Want to blame the day on someone? How about The Salvation Army? Seems that National Donut Day was started in 1938 in Chicago to honor of The Salvation Army “Doughnut Girls," who served along the front lines during WWI and WWII, giving soldiers free coffee and doughnuts.

In 1917, The Salvation Army, as part of its WWI mission overseas, began making and serving doughnuts for soldiers in France. Ensign Margaret Sheldon and Adjutant Helen Purviance would fry the pastries in soldiers' helmets. They were nicknamed "Donut Lassies" and are credited with making the treat popular back in the States. Ever heard of "doughboys"?

Where do you get your doughnuts? Let us know in the comments section.

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