The Salvation Army Celebrates the True Meaning of National Donut Day

Jun 2, 2021 | by National Headquarters

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Many Americans don’t know that National Donut Day actually has its roots in doing good. Celebrated on the first Friday in June, this sweet tradition dates back to World War I, when nearly 250 Salvation Army volunteers known as “Donut Lassies” traveled overseas to provide emotional and spiritual support as well as fried confections, supplies, and other services to troops on the front lines.

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