Nom Nom Nom: Friday is National Donut Day

Whether you spell it donut or doughnut, there’s one word we can all agree on: free. National Donut Day is Friday and donuts shops across Northern Virginia will hand out free donuts to customers in celebration.

The sweet, national holiday was established in 1938 and is recognized on the first Friday in June every year. According to donutdayusa.com, soliders in World War I were served donuts by Salvation Army donut girls.

Check out the video above to learn more about the Salvation Army’s role in National Donut Day.

Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme locations will pass out donuts to customers all day Friday or until supplies last.

In order to get your free donut at any Dunkin’ store, you’ll have to purchase a hot or cold beverage.

Sadly, Burke doesn't have a Dunkin' Donuts store. The closest locations are in Fairfax and Springfield:

• 10633 Braddock Road in Fairfax. Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• 10020 Main Street in Fairfax. Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• 6800 Commerce Street in Springfield. Open 24 hours.

Or you can use the store locator to find the closest one near you.

Krispy Kreme will hand out free donuts to all customers, no purchase necessary. There's only one Krispy Kreme in Northern Virginia, located at 6332 Richmond Highway in Alexandria.

Tell us, Burke: What's your favorite kind of donut?