National Doughnut Day Near Pumpkintown: Where to Score Free Donuts on June 5

For more than 150 years, Griffin Baptist Church has served the communities of Pumpkintown and northern Pickens County. Located along the Pumpkintown Highway with Glassy Mountain in the background, the…

If you’re looking for an excuse to satisfy your sweet tooth, National Doughnut Day is Friday, June 5, and several doughnut chains within about an hour of Pumpkintown are offering free treats and special deals.

Here are the best options close to home:

Free Doughnut (No Purchase Required)

Krispy Kreme – Greenville

•(864) 232-8259

One of the best deals around.

Greenville and Anderson locations

Get any free doughnut of your choice
No purchase required
Buy any dozen and get a dozen Original Glazed for just $2

Free Doughnut With Drink Purchase

Dunkin’ – Easley

•(864) 855-8007

Dunkin’ – Clemson

•(864) 653-9050

Dunkin’ – Travelers Rest

•(864) 834-2559

Free doughnut with any beverage purchase
Available June 5 at participating locations

Worth the Drive

Duck Donuts – Anderson

•(478) 396-8061

Duck Donuts is offering a free classic doughnut at participating locations with no purchase necessary. The Anderson location should be participating, but it is always a good idea to call ahead.

Closest Options to Pumpkintown

  1. Dunkin’ (Easley) – about 20 minutes
  2. Dunkin’ (Travelers Rest) – about 25 minutes
  3. Krispy Kreme (Greenville) – about 35 minutes
  4. Duck Donuts (Anderson) – about 40 minutes
  5. Dunkin’ (Clemson) – about 30 minutes

A Sweet Piece of History

National Doughnut Day was created in 1938 by the Salvation Army to honor the “Doughnut Lassies,” volunteers who served doughnuts to American soldiers during World War I. What started as a fundraiser became one of America’s tastiest traditions.

Pro Tip: If you’re only making one stop, Krispy Kreme is hard to beat this year. Free doughnut, no purchase required, and the dozen-for-$2 bonus deal makes it the biggest value within driving distance of Pumpkintown.

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