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Krispy Kreme doling out donuts for blood donations

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January 24, 2022

With the nation facing a blood shortage crisis, Krispy Kreme is offering a free original glazed dozen donuts to those who donate blood. January is National Blood Donor Month and the Red Cross recently announced its first-ever national blood crisis alert, according to a press release.

"We're grateful for all that the American Red Cross does for our country and we want to help them. Hopefully a free Original Glazed dozen will increase awareness and even mobilize those who can give blood. We want them to enjoy the doughnuts with our thanks but also share the doughnuts while encouraging others to roll up their sleeves. We're also encouraging all of our employees who can donate to do so," Dave Skena, Krispy Kreme chief marketing officer, said in the release.

People who donate beginning today, for the remainder of January, can receive a free Original Glazed dozen by visiting a participating Krispy Kreme shop through Jan. 31 and showing either their donation sticker or confirmation of their donation on the Red Cross blood donor app.

"The Red Cross is grateful to Krispy Kreme for helping us thank our generous blood donors who are stepping up to help restock hospital shelves for patients in need during this historic crisis," Paul Sullivan, senior vice president of Donor Services for the American Red Cross, said in the release. "Our Red Cross teams are working around the clock to meet the needs of hospital patients but can't do it alone. We hope this thank you from Krispy Kreme will help provide a 'dozen more reasons' for eligible individuals to make and keep their donation appointments in the days ahead."

Krispy Kreme operates in more than 30 countries. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C.