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Free Krispy Kreme For A Year With Covid-19 Vaccine Proof

Krispy Kreme will be giving out free Original Glazed® doughnuts at shops throughout the country, with a valid Covid-19 vaccination card.

(David Allen/Patch)

ESSEX, CHESTER, DEEP RIVER, CT — One more reason to get your vaccine.

Krispy Kreme donut giant has announced that it will be giving out free Original Glazed® doughnuts at shops throughout the country, anytime, any day through the remainder of 2021 to guests who show a valid Covid-19 vaccination card.

Although there are no Krispy Kremes in the tri-towns of Essex, Chester and Deep River, when you are venturing outside the bubble of this community this is good news.

Find out what's happening in Essex-Chester-Deep Riverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

In addition, according to a news article by WFSB Eyewitness News 3, Krispy Kreme said it will also support health care workers and volunteers who are helping administer vaccines by delivering free doughnuts to select vaccination centers throughout the country in the coming weeks.

For its team members, Krispy Kreme is offering up to four hours of paid time off each to help encourage and enable their COVID-19 vaccinations, furthering the safety of team members and guests.

Find out what's happening in Essex-Chester-Deep Riverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The only Connecticut Krispy Kreme location in the state is in the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville.

More information about Krispy Kreme's promotion can be found on its website here.


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