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The doughnut chain announced on Tuesday that it will give visitors the iconic “I Voted” sticker, as well as a free doughnut, in honor of Election Day on November 3. “If you’re out and about on Election Day, we want to thank you by giving you a free Original Glazed doughnut,” Krispy Kreme Chief Marketing Officer Dave Skena said. “And if you didn’t get your ‘I Voted’ sticker because you voted before election day, we’ve got you covered there too.”Need some free coffee to go alongside that free doughnut? Bold Bean is handing out free cups of coffee -- paid for by Farah & Farah -- at all Bold Bean locations. RELATED: Bold Bean offering free coffee for voters on Nov. 3

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Farah & Farah has partnered with Bold Bean for Vote Boldly, a campaign created to increase and encourage voter engagement in Jacksonville and key regions throughout Florida. On Nov. 3, Bold Bean is handing out free cups of coffee -- paid for by Farah & Farah -- at all Bold Bean locations. All customers have to do is show their “I Voted” sticker or proof that they voted by mail (a photo or verbal commitment is sufficient) to receive a free cup of their choice. Farah & Farah will pay for $3,000 worth of coffee for the community on Election Day. “It’s vital that everyone votes this year so your support would be amazing!” Eddie Farah, founder and managing partner at Farah & Farah, said.

The EVAC Movement was created to help local youth address issues that impact them, such as racism and violence. It first started in a class at Lee High School where police officers were invited to join in-class roundtable discussions. Vincente Waugh, a former Lee High student, has been part of the nonprofit for a few years. He said, How about we do our own event, coffee blend? And we said, Lets go.On Thursday, Bold Bean began selling the EVAC Blend, an Ethiopian blend. During the month of September, 100% of the EVAC Blends proceeds will go to the EVAC Movement.