Krispy Kreme is giving away 45,000 FREE Original Glazed Doughnuts from May 12th through May 18th—and it’s all happening during their famous Hot Light hours!

Stop by any participating Krispy Kreme location between 7 AM to 9 AM or 5 PM to 7 PM (or anytime the iconic Hot Light is on) to claim your free freshly-made doughnut. No purchase necessary—just show up while supplies last.

It’s a sweet way to treat yourself, but don’t wait—these 45,000 free doughnuts will go fast!

The Hot Light dates back to 1937 when the founder of Krispy Kreme, Vernon Rudolph, began selling doughnuts to local grocery stores. The delicious scents of cooking doughnuts drifted into the streets, and passersby stopped to ask if they could buy hot doughnuts. So, Rudolph cut a hole in an outside wall and started selling Original Glazed® doughnuts directly to customers on the sidewalk.