National Donut Day

National Donut Day

National Donut Day is an annual celebration that takes place on the first Friday of June each year in the United States. The event is dedicated to honoring the role that donuts have played in American history and culture.

History

National Donut Day was established in 1938 by the Salvation Army in Chicago. The day was created to honor the women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. These women, known as "Donut Lassies," provided writing supplies, stamps, and home-cooked meals, including donuts, to soldiers on the front lines.

Celebration

On National Donut Day, many donut shops and bakeries across the country offer free donuts to their customers. Some businesses also use the day to raise funds for the Salvation Army and other charitable organizations.

Significance

National Donut Day is more than just a celebration of donuts. It is a day to remember the selfless acts of the "Donut Lassies" and the comfort they provided to soldiers during a difficult time. The donut has since become a symbol of the comfort that the Salvation Army continues to provide to those in need.

See Also

• Salvation Army
• World War I
• Donut

External Links

• Official National Donut Day page on Salvation Army USA website

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  National Donut Day

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  Doughnut Dollies in France, 1918