Because of the social distancing and lockdown restrictions put in place to fight COVID-19, high school and college graduates from all over the United States would, sadly, not be able to have a customary graduation ceremony.
So to raise the morale of the class of 2020, Krispy Kreme has announced a sweet treat for them.
Krispy Kreme has announced that they will be giving away “Graduate Dozen” donuts on Tuesday, May 19.
To get the free treat, the graduates are required to wear their graduation cap and gown or any other gear that shows that they belong to the class of 2020 to any Krispy Kreme outlet throughout the US.
Chief Marketing Officer Dave Skena said in a press release: “We feel for all of the high school and college seniors.
“We wish they had that moment of walking across the stage and getting their diploma, we can’t replace that … but we thought we could help them safely have a little fun and enjoy a special ‘Graduate Dozen’ on us.”
The “Graduate Dozen” box from Krispy Kreme consists of three rows of donuts with the label “2020.”
The box contains six Yellow Iced Original Glazed donuts, two Cake Batter Filled donuts, two Strawberry Iced Kreme Filled donuts, and two Chocolate Iced Kreme Filled donuts.
The free “Graduate Dozen” donuts will only be available on May 19 but the special donut box can be purchased between May 18 to 24 at the Krispy Kreme stores, drive-through facilities, and through online delivery.
“Moms, dads, friends, and family can buy this ‘Graduate Dozen’ all week long to honor their favorite graduates, but only seniors can get one for free,” Skena said in the press release.
Krispy Kreme isn’t alone in trying to cheer the 2020 grads.
Different institutes around the country have come up with a number of alternatives, such as drive-by parades and virtual celebrations via Zoom, in place of the typical graduation ceremony for the class of 2020.
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