Top 10 Facts About National Donut Day

 At Wasp Workspaces, we are excited to celebrate National Donut Day on June 4th. From the classic glazed donut to creative new flavors and toppings, donuts have been a favorite treat for many years! To get you in the spirit of this special day, here are some interesting facts about National Donut Day:



1. National Donut Day originated in 1938 as an initiative by The Salvation Army to honor those who served during WWI and WWII.


2. The very first donut was made from fried dough sprinkled with sugar.


3. Chicago is home to one of the biggest donuts shops in the world - Dinkel’s Bakery is known for their giant 8-foot donuts!


4. National Donut Day began as a way to raise money for charity, but now it’s more of a celebration of the tasty treat.


5. The average American consumes 11.5 pounds of donuts each year - that’s about two donuts per week!


6. Dunkin’ Donuts is one of the biggest donut chains in the world and they serve over 1,000 varieties of their original treat.


7. There are several other unofficial “National Donut Days” throughout the year including: Fat Tuesday (also known as Paczki Day), International Jelly-Filled Donut Day (June 8) and Chocolate Donut Day (April 7).


8. The most popular donuts in the US are glazed, chocolate-iced and honey-dipped.


9. There’s a National Donut Eating Contest held each year on National Donut Day and the winner receives a lifetime supply of free donuts!


10. June 4th is also #NationalHugADonutDay - embrace your love for donuts this National Donut Day with a hug!


At Wasp Workspaces, we are proud to join together in celebrating this special day. Enjoy your favorite type of donut today - you deserve it!

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