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Krispy Kreme To Give Free Doughnuts To Health Workers In NC

Starting on Monday, Krispy Kreme will be giving out free doughnuts every week to healthcare workers across the country.

The beginning of the promotion from Krispy Kreme aligns with National Doctors’ Day on Monday.
The beginning of the promotion from Krispy Kreme aligns with National Doctors’ Day on Monday. (AP Photo/Donald King)

NORTH CAROLINA β€” Krispy Kreme is stepping up amid the ongoing new coronavirus crisis with a sweet gesture for healthcare workers on the frontlines of the battle.

On Mondays, the national doughnut chain will be giving out a free dozen of its Original Glazed doughnuts to healthcare workers, including at locations in North Carolina.

Some North Carolina locations include:

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β€œJust go to a Krispy Kreme drive-thru, tell us what you need and show us your employer badge. That’s it,” the company said in a news release on Wednesday. β€œPick up some free dozens on the way to work for you and your colleagues, or maybe a free dozen on your way home to a family after a long shift.”

Additionally, the beginning of the promotion from Krispy Kreme aligns with National Doctors’ Day on Monday.

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Krispy Kreme also noted that some of its shops may have adjusted hours of operations, but the majority are still operating and offering pick-up and to-go orders.

Visit the Krispy Kreme store locator to find a store near you.

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