IHOP is celebrating its National Pancake Day, today, by giving away free short stacks of buttermilk pancakes at participating locations nationwide. The chain will serve up 250,000 instant win prizes with a "Pancakes for Life" sweepstakes. The 15th annual free pancake giveaway is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time at most locations. The event, which also is an annual fundraiser, lasts until 10 p.m. at select locations. The goal is to raise more than $4 million for charities that include Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Shriners Hospitals for Children. During National Pancake Day on Tuesday, donations will be accepted and guests can donate on-check, with cash at donation boxes or by purchasing a wall tag at the restaurant. No purchase is necessary to get the free pancakes today, but check to make sure your location is participating before heading out. The offer is dine-in only and there's a limit of one free short stack per person. A short stack of three pancakes usually costs $5.99.
