It’s National Donut Day: Where to get a free donut in Dayton area

National Doughnut Day is Friday, June 2 and several shops are celebrating across the Miami Valley. FILE PHOTO

Credit: Marshall Gorby

Credit: Marshall Gorby

National Doughnut Day is Friday, June 2 and several shops are celebrating across the Miami Valley. FILE PHOTO

National Donut Day is today, June 2, and several shops across the Miami Valley are celebrating with free donuts and prizes.

The first-ever National Donut Day was celebrated in Chicago in 1938 by The Salvation Army as a fundraiser to help those in need during The Great Depression.

According to the organization’s website, The Salvation Army has a long history with donuts. In 1917, The Salvation Army’s Donut Lassies were sent to France to bring a light of hope and happiness to soldiers on the battlefield. Soldiers would stock up on essential goods and grab a sweet treat (donuts) baked by the Lassies, the website stated.

Here is a list of businesses celebrating National Donut Day:

🍩Ashley’s Pastry Shop

Location: 21 Park Ave., Oakwood

Details: For every dozen of donuts purchased, customers will be entered to win a dozen of donuts each week for one year. For every half dozen purchased, customers will receive a free treat coupon to use on their next visit.

More info: Visit the shop’s Facebook page.

🍩Baker Benji’s

Baker Benji’s held a soft opening in the former space of Evans Bakery over the weekend and plans to continue the momentum this week by opening at 6 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).

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Location: 700 Troy St., Dayton

Details: Glazed donuts will be $1. If customers mention the bakery’s Facebook, they will receive one free donut with every dozen purchased.

More info: Visit the bakery’s Facebook page.

🍩Bill’s Donut Shop

Bill’s Donut Shop is located at 268 N. Main St. in Centerville. FILE

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Location: 268 N. Main St., Centerville

Details: Bill’s Donut Shop is giving away one free strawberry cream shortcake donut per person, while supplies last. No purchase is necessary.

🍩The Donut Haus Bakery

Some of the offerings of The Donut Haus in Springboro. Staff photo by Mark Fisher

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Location: 305 W. Central Ave., Springboro

Details: If you purchase a dozen, you will get one free donut.

More info: Visit the shop’s Facebook page.

🍩Duck Donuts

Duck Donuts is among the shops celebrating National Donut Day. CONTRIBUTED

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Location: 1200 Brown St., Dayton

Details: Customers can enjoy a free cinnamon sugar donut in-shop. No purchase is necessary.

More info: Visit the shop’s Facebook page.

🍩Glazed Donut Eatery

Blake Roysdon, owner of BNR Balloons, adds her touch of flare Friday, July 23, 2021 to the new Glazed Donut Eatery in Xenia. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF

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Location: 607 N. Detroit St., Xenia

Details: Glazed Donut Eatery is giving away one free regular donut with each dozen purchased.

More info: Visit the shop’s Facebook page.

🍩Hole N One Donuts

Hole N One Donuts is located at 2739 W. Alex Bell Road in Moraine (Facebook Photo).

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Location: 2739 W. Alex Bell Road, Moraine

Details: For National Donut Day, customers will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win five different prizes: one free variety dozen for six months, one free variety dozen for three months, one free variety dozen, Hole N One 20-ounce tumbler or a T-shirt.

The shop is also offering a free donut for every dozen purchased.

More info: Visit the shop’s Facebook page.

🍩Jim’s Donut Shop

Jim's Donut Shop is located at 122 E. National Road in Vandalia.

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Location: 122 E. National Road, Vandalia

Details: If customers buy a drink, they will receive one free regular donut, while supplies last.

🍩Stan the Donut Man

Stan the Donut Man on National Donut Day. Staff photo by Marshall Gorby

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Location: 1441 Wilmington Ave., Dayton

Details: If you purchase a dozen or half dozen, you will get one free donut.

More info: Visit the shop’s Facebook page.

Is your business celebrating National Donut Day? Send details to Natalie.Jones@coxinc.com.

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