# Charitable Donut Promotions This Chain is Giving Away Free Donuts in Honor of National Donut Day By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-honor-of-national-donut-day References: [honeydewdonuts](http://honeydewdonuts.com/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/HoneyDewDonuts/photos/a.100295407138.119746.100289127138/10154275205827139/?type=3&theater) In Honor of National Donut Day, the New England-based chain [Honey Dew Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shes-hot-honey-donut) is giving away free treats. National Donut Day is held on the first Friday of each June and this year many popular chains are getting in on the celebration. On Friday, June 3rd, customers can visit any Honey Dew Donuts locations to receive a free donut with the purchase of a medium drink. However, the chain is not just giving away any donut. Honey Dew Donuts is specifically offering customers a Joe Andruzzi Foundation (Up)[Beat Donut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beat-the-chasers-scratchcard)!, which was created in honor of an organization that provides financial assistance to cancer patients and their families. While the promotion was created in honor of National Donut Day, the brand has found a way to use the occasion as an opportunity to raise awareness for a good cause. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Donut Promotions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore collaborations with charitable organizations to create unique donut promotions that raise awareness and support a good cause. - **National Donut Day:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop special offers and promotions for National Donut Day to increase brand visibility and attract new customers. - **Free Treats:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with offering free treats to drive customer engagement and increase foot traffic to stores. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate charitable initiatives into food and beverage businesses to create a positive social impact and differentiate from competitors. - **Non-profit:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with food and beverage brands to create mutually beneficial partnerships that raise funds and awareness for charitable causes. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize free treat promotions as a creative method to attract customers to retail stores and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Complimentary Donut Cafe Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-national-donut-day.md) - [Doughnut Day Beverage Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-2.md) - [National Donut Day Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bogo-donuts-deal.md) - [Kindness-Themed Donut Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-world-kindness-day.md) - [Complimentary Summertime Donut Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/july-freedom-days.md) - [Complimentary Coffee Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-joe-jonas.md) - [Blackhole-Inspired Donut Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-original-glazed-doughnuts.md) - [BOGO Donut Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-sprinkle-day-offer.md) - [Blood Donation Donut Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-dozen-donuts.md)