85 Years of National Donut Day Made Possible by The Salvation Army
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Donut Day has been celebrated for 85 years thanks to the country's largest nongovernmental social service provider. Some people may not know that when they're eating a donut on the first Friday of June each year, it's more than simply a food holiday: it's a recognition of selfless volunteers who serve people in need. The sweet day was established in 1938 to honor The Salvation Army's "Donut Lassies," who made history by serving thousands of soldiers on the front lines during World War I. Today, The Salvation Army officers, staff, and volunteers help serve people in need in almost every ZIP code in America.
Key Points:
- Today, The Salvation Army officers, staff, and volunteers help serve people in need in almost every ZIP code in America.
- In addition, all Dunkin' BF Group USA locations in Chicago will offer a free donut to any customer who donates $2 to The Salvation Army on National Donut Day.
- Phoenix, Arizona: Bashas' will donate a portion of its donut sales on National Donut Day to The Salvation Army.
- For more information about National Donut Day or to download the Donut Lassies' original recipe, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org .