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[QLD, WA, NSW, VIC] 50,000 Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Delivered to Hospitals for Hospital Workers (Registration Required)

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[QLD, WA, NSW, VIC] 50,000 Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Delivered to Hospitals for Hospital Workers (Registration Required)
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Stay safe, and enjoy :)

To all the heroes working hard across the nation’s hospitals, thank you for making a difference to many in these challenging times - you’re incredible 🥰

As a sweet thank you for all you’re doing, we will be giving away 50,000 Free Original Glazed Doughnuts to hospital workers in QLD, WA, NSW and VIC 🍩

If you represent a hospital and would like to register for us to arrange a doughnut drop, please email us at [email protected].

We did our first drops today at Ryde Hospital in Sydney and the The Royal Melbourne Hospital!

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  • Gandalf the Thrifty on 04/04/2020 - 21:55
    +2

    Nice sentiment but 50,000 for all health staff across 4 states doesn't sound enough donuts to go around.

  • Oliver on 04/04/2020 - 22:01
    +6

    what if we don't want to be pawns in your advertising? what if we don't want your diabetus circles

    • Bob Svargis on 05/04/2020 - 16:14

      Is anyone forcing you to eat their product?

  • nepalesesquirrel on 04/04/2020 - 22:02

    FWIW atm in Adelaide a lot of regular staff are being asked to take voluntary annual leave as there is no work would you believe! They have reduced a lot of patients in other wards etc to prepare for Coronavirus patients, but at this stage not too many around.
    Edit: oh yeah thanks for the donuts!

    • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2020 - 22:10

      Sounds like WA is the place to be?
      Some hospital staffs got infected from patients here in VIC so it made some chaos. They are trying to ramp up hiring but not avail. Probably VIC and NSW is the source of all 'calling retired docs and nurses(which likely in most risky aged group)' advocate…

      • DH on 04/04/2020 - 22:21

        WA is sorta low on numbers still but we are calling all ex-staff (through a state call-out and peer to peer) not just in medical positions to make sure things are pushing along as close as possible to BAU.

        Planning for once seems to actually be ahead of the curve hopefully.

      • CookieJacker31 on 04/04/2020 - 22:24

        True but they are also least likely to be used to fight covid. Move the retired medical staff into safe jobs and move younger lower risk ones to covid care

    • dufflover on 05/04/2020 - 00:52

      regular staff are being asked to take voluntary annual leave

      This is the sort of situation where given the Government's insane cash splash to have Jobkeeper but the people it calls heroes would have to use their own annual leave.

    • nursinggamer on 05/04/2020 - 05:58

      Same situation here in NSW, but I think although it is “quiet” at the moment (? People avoiding ED’s who would normally be admitted) this is allowing staff to have a rest before the $hit hits the fan.

  • mrvaluepack on 04/04/2020 - 22:38

    Morbid obesity increases covid19 fatality rates

    https://youtu.be/r_PESzYHMxg

    • scuderiarmani on 04/04/2020 - 23:32
      +1

      1 donut won't be the difference.

      Though I do see the slight awkward nature of this deal.

    • Erkel on 05/04/2020 - 11:44

      You must be another one of those who do not understand what 'consume in moderation' means. A box of four donuts one-off will not make any difference. In fact they'll burn all those extra calories from working overtime.

      Using your logic - greek salads cause protein deficiency = malnutrition = increased covid19 fatality rates.

      Seriously some real dumb people in here.

      • bargainist on 05/04/2020 - 12:48
        +2

        I'm going to play devil's advocate here because the effects of consuming unhealthy food, whether one-off or not, depends on the individual. This is because not everyone is a healthy young person with no underlying health condition, as they could be elderly, unfit etc.

        Even considering the person is young and healthy does not necessarily mean they can burn the calories, convert the sugar into energy as quickly etc. as well as anybody else because they are other factors that contribute to this. Some have faster metabolism for example.

        And health professionals work in a high-stress environment, but it's not necessarily physically demanding as it is mentally and emotionally. I doubt junk food are high on their diet list to help combat this.

        Your greek salad comparison is a bit of straw man because salad is healthy whereas donuts are evidently not. But I agree it's a stretch to imply a box of donuts will inevitably lead to obesity and in turn make you more susceptible to covid.

        Ultimately, you have to appreciate some of the sentiments here because it's the irony of this i.e. giving junk food to healthcare workers combating a virus that's causing all this bemusement.

      • mickeyjuiceman on 05/04/2020 - 13:12
        +1

        Only if one is simple enough to believe the "Calories in Calories out" mantra, and doesn't think food has ANY nutritional purpose. If you don't think that constant ingestion of sugar causes significant longterm health issues, you're really in NO position to be calling people who have actually looked at the area "dumb."

  • Dancasper on 04/04/2020 - 22:41
    +1

    This is pretty charitable but I cringe thinking of 50,000 health care workers licking the icing off their fingers at this point in time.

    • jonagrah on 04/04/2020 - 22:55
      +3

      We could lick the icing off each others fingers instead…

    • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2020 - 23:15
      +4

      I'm sure they would wash their hands first. But with that, have you tasted the alcohol gels? They're disgusting and the taste stays on your hands for ages.

      • DH on 05/04/2020 - 13:49
        +1

        Yeah, our old one before 'Rona dried quite quickly, but this new stuff we have in the non clinical areas is like oil and it is best to wash under water before food.

  • dm01 on 04/04/2020 - 23:58
    +1

    Companies certainly aren't shy when it comes to announcing just how generous and community oriented they are.

  • Rail on 05/04/2020 - 00:09

    My partner got these at Ryde hospital. A box of 4 she got and gave them to me to eat. Feels like I’m gonna end up in the hospital now

  • Jaystea on 05/04/2020 - 01:47
    +20

    Okay I’ll bite (at the ignorant comments). Especially to those who think HCWs exalt themselves and think they are entitled to freebies. No one is expecting freebies. I certainly am not expecting it. But obviously I am going to be happy if the gratitude and appreciation is offered.

    I signed up to medicine so I can be a surgeon. But in order to do that, I have to go through junior medical years training in areas I do not aspire to become (although they provide valuable skills). No I did not sign up to be the sole ICU resident taking care of COVIDs overnight, which just so happens to be what I am doing now. The DHHS has frozen all rotations which means I continue to be the ICU resident until at least June. Didn’t see that part in my contract anywhere to be honest. Didn’t even see the part where it said “I am fully aware I am at risk of being exposed to ANY infection and do not hold the hospital liable”. So to be explicit: no I did not sign up for this. This goes for countless other HCWs who also did not sign their life away. Some want to help our mentally ill, others want to help our increasingly comorbid population. Risking a deadly infection that sweeps through the world is not, and never has been, the prima facie of this profession.

    But does this mean I am bitter about having to be in the most COVID concentrated department? No. Does it mean I am now entitled to free shit? No. Does it mean I am doing more than just my job and should be held in any special regard? To me, no. I am proud to be serving on the frontlines, proud to be part of hospital wide changes and action plans, and proud to be protecting and taking care of our society to the best of my ability. I signed up for THAT. That, is my job.

    So to the self entitled, jealous brats, keep your mouth shut - you have no idea what you’re talking about and you’re making wrongly damned accusations about HCWs who otherwise did NOT sign up to put themselves or their family at risk but are doing it anyway to save you. And don’t attack them just because they get a free donut.

    • sleet on 05/04/2020 - 11:56

      Well said !!! 🙏🙏

  • mr_asstight on 05/04/2020 - 01:52

    The COVID-19 loves sugar. I'd be careful not to make the body too acidic from over consuming sugar

  • ltjaris on 05/04/2020 - 02:19

    How is this a deal and not news at best.

  • OZChopps on 05/04/2020 - 02:54
    -3

    I wonder if anyone working in the utilities sector (Power, Water, Gas) will ever be publicly declared a "hero"? I mean, if we don't go out after a storm, your power might not come back on. Your water may be cut off. Etc. Some of my colleagues in the electricity sector as operators are bunkering down for 6 months on site - they are preparing to be away from their families and will have no physical contact with externals, and live on site - to make sure CoVID19 cannot infect them and take down power generation in NSW / VIC. For no extra pay. Nobody in the media calling them heroes.

    • BYS2 on 05/04/2020 - 03:41
      +2

      that's because it doesn't take 8 years of schooling + 10 years of training to work in that field.

    • reginald on 05/04/2020 - 08:18
      +1

      There will be lots of unsung heroes! I also agree that currently people who have low exposure risk and no changes to workload are taking advantage of the freebies.
      But don't chastise health care workers as a whole. Having worked in Fever clinic I have never taken charity regarding COVID. It is part of the job. We put up with the risk. Stop being pathetic and have some comradery. Healthcare workers are an easy avenue for charitable contributions that make people who can't help in other ways feel valued. I'm sure as this develops it will be appreciated by the people who are under increased stress and workload - until that point stop being bitter. Its a collective effort where the front line is actually the people maintaining isolation at home and you will never get true appreciation for that sacrifice.

  • Bob Svargis on 05/04/2020 - 08:13
    +3

    So much condescending judgement in this discussion which is a real shame. Let the health care workers decide for themselves if a single donut is going to suddenly turn their blood sugar levels to crap, or if they're suddenly going to become obese.

    They need a break, they need the support and they need people to stop thinking that they know what's best for them.

  • Dsquall on 05/04/2020 - 09:46
    +2

    As a healthcare worker, I don't think we need free things during this period. At least we still have a job to do and are compensated accordingly. There are far more out in the community that actually need things like this to make ends meet.

    Am very grateful and happy that people are appreciating the efforts of healthcare workers but a simple thanks is more than enough.

  • Cirrus123 on 05/04/2020 - 10:18
    -8

    I have to neg this out of principle despite the seemingly good intentions. One of the central reasons COVID is killing people is those with diabetes or heart disease and nothing causes this more than the long term damage addictive sugar consumption has on the insulin system.

    This is akin to sending free cigarettes to bush fire responders. Unfortunate but very real.

    • misterpotatomato on 05/04/2020 - 10:56

      Sorry but your comparison is flawed. Any intake of cigarette smoke is bad for you and carcinogenic, whereas sugar in a balanced diet isn't.

      Some fruits have high sugars in them, like oranges and tomatoes. So your comparison is muddied.

      Plus they're trying to do something nice, don't be like that.

      • dm01 on 05/04/2020 - 11:15
        +5

        Plus they're trying to do something nice, don't be like that.

        No, it's shameless self-promotion in the guise of community spirit. Just like during the bushfires when as soon as one company did something like this, a whole bunch of others quickly jumped on board as well to keep up.

        Those genuinely trying to be useful/helpful/nice, don't need to announce their good deeds to the world on social media, they just bloody do it.

        EDIT: Notice they've even gone to the trouble of getting matching photos of medical staff holding boxes of donuts with the brand conveniently pointed to the camera? The is a managed social media campaign, nothing more.

        • misterpotatomato on 05/04/2020 - 11:23

          That's your opinion and you're entitled to it 🙂

          Also you can't down vote based on principal, it's not a valid reason for a down vote lol.

      • bargainist on 05/04/2020 - 11:32
        +3

        There's so much sugar in donuts that it negates any possible health benefits of having a ''balanced diet''. The comparison between the sugar in fruits and donuts is equally ridiculous.

        If KK really wanted to contribute something meaningful then they should donate money instead of giving donuts. It's obvious a lot of these companies are to trying to improve their corporate image so it's not worthy of an up vote IMO. It depends on how these companies are contributing and this isn't particularly helpful at all.

      • mickeyjuiceman on 05/04/2020 - 11:38
        +1

        Plus they're trying to do something nice, don't be like that.

        But they're not helping long-term, that's the point.

        • dm01 on 05/04/2020 - 14:49
          +2

          They're not even helping in the short term, either. They're just putting their name out there.

      • Cirrus123 on 05/04/2020 - 14:52
        +1

        Fruits have fructose which when consumed with the fruit are low gi. Go read what eating extracted fructose does to your system. KK donuts are so high in fat and sugar that not only will they trigger the insulin spikes that cause addiction, they are in fact more likely to make overworked people feel even more exhausted. Eating anything this high in sugar and fat during stressful times is quite literally poison.

  • tanastra on 05/04/2020 - 11:26
    -2

    Any free donuts for police And army personnels ?

    • bargainist on 05/04/2020 - 13:08
      +1

      Not to downplay their role and contribution but they aren't in the front line as oppose to those in the healthcare industry right now. You have a point in times of anarchy and war however.

      • tanastra on 05/04/2020 - 14:19

        I think all of the front line workers : the army , police , nurses doctors , Cleaners and supermarket checkouts are all
        The obvious heroes and deserved all of the donuts available for free - to give them a cheerful break in this prolonged bleak time .

        • bargainist on 05/04/2020 - 14:28
          +1

          Yes absolutely but KK isn't a charitable organisation nor do they have the means or are willing to give to everyone that's been one way or the other affected by this. They have to prioritise their funding/commitment.

          If anything, the police's workload have been somewhat reduced given that most sensible people are staying home and isolating. I don't think crime is rampant during a virus outbreak…yet.

  • cerealJay on 05/04/2020 - 13:08
    +6

    KK marketing team: "how can we advertise our brand by paying with doughnuts?"

    Getting health care workers to hold up the KK box for a photo is cringey. Fair enough give them free doughnuts, but roping them into your advertising campaign is bad. Look at the way they're holding the box. Someone from KK has instructed them to do that in exchange for the doughnuts.

    • bargainist on 05/04/2020 - 13:10

      Yep very tacky. I can't help but think by looking at their faces they'll just bin them knowing how bad they are (health wise, they do taste great though).

      • cerealJay on 05/04/2020 - 15:36
        +1

        Other companies will be infected with this idea. Stay tuned for Dominoes pizza delivered to hospitals in exchange for a pizza box photo shoot.

        Why stop there? Bob Jane T-Mart is next, they have a special deal on new tyres just for health care workers. Permission to bring new tyre into hospital for photo shoot? Granted because tyres are important for hospital staff to drive to work.

        • bargainist on 05/04/2020 - 15:59

          I suppose one way of looking at it is that they're doing something rather than nothing. Damned if you do damned if you don't.

          On another note, that bezos guy has been strangely quiet given his business is benefiting immensely from not having to shut down.

          • cerealJay on 05/04/2020 - 16:14
            +1

            @bargainist: They could have taken photos outside the hospital, with only KK staff holding a pile of boxes to be delivered. Nothing wrong with that. But they went too far going into the actual wards, and getting the medical staff to hold the boxes. Read the comment by user "FatPenguin" on this thread who raises good point about food delivery in hospitals.

  • muwu on 05/04/2020 - 16:02
    +15

    The hospitals I work in (doctor) have banned delivery food services. It is an infection prevention measure for a building focused on healthcare services.

    I think all "bullshit marketing dressed as charity" should be negged (and not posted as a Bargain in the first place), but this one gets special attention for contravening hospital management decisions and contributing to the problem rather than any semblance of assistance.

    • dm01 on 05/04/2020 - 21:32
      +2

      Social Media Marketing Team Checklist for Benevolent Gestures

      • Include eye-catching figure of grandiose proportions for headlines - 50,000 Free Doughnuts - check
      • Photographic evidence of grateful recipients, preferably displaying company branding - check and check
      • Prime-time social media posts announcing community oriented benevolence - 5:18pm Twitter announcement - check

      Great job, team!

    • tightarse on 17/04/2020 - 22:59
      -1

      For some context, there’s an interesting forum here.

  • sidewalk observer on 09/04/2020 - 17:00

    Sent them an email but never heard back.

    • paraneoplastic on 11/04/2020 - 22:24

      Same here,

      Appears to be BS adveritising

      • testeagles on 15/04/2020 - 07:18

        Same, lame advertising stunt

    • Melburnian on 15/04/2020 - 11:04

      Same.

  • ben-j on 15/04/2020 - 18:11

    While this is a very kind proposal, I doubt any hospital worker would want to eat that many doughnuts.

    • popsiee on 30/04/2020 - 19:21
      +1

      Lol Didn't you know there is : There were 693 public hospitals and 657 private hospitals in Australia.
      Maybe half near this company so maybe only 73 donuts a hospital lol .

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