Celebrations take place across the country
in honor of the food holiday that recognizes doing
good for others
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.
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In 1917, courageous volunteers from The Salvation Army traveled
to France and set up small huts
near the front lines of war, where they provided spiritual and
emotional support and donuts to boost morale. The donut was a taste
of home and a symbol of comfort to American soldiers. More than a
hundred years later, the donut continues to symbolize the joy the
organization provides to people in need.
"While The Salvation Army is known for helping 24 million people
in the United States, we serve in
133 countries to help bring light to people during times of
darkness," said Commissioner Kenneth
Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army. "The
iconic Donut Lassies represent how that help and hope can look a
bit different but can provide service to those who need it the
most."
In celebration of this year's National Donut Day on Friday, June 2, The Salvation Army is activating
in locations across the country:
- Chicago, Illinois: The
Salvation Army will deliver donuts provided by Dunkin' BF Group
USA to veterans and front-line
workers at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. 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.
- Cincinnati, Ohio: Local
bakeries will provide donuts for a celebrity and first responder
donut-stacking contest in partnership with Greater Cincinnati
Retail Bakers Association. Donuts will also be delivered to the VA
Medical Center and Fiona the Hippo (and her family) at the
Cincinnati Zoo.
- Clarksville, Tennessee:
In partnership with the USO at Fort
Campbell, donuts will be delivered to troops in the field at
their training posts.
- Detroit, Michigan:
Donuts will be delivered to local businesses that have been
nominated for Doing the Most Good in their community.
- Michigan City, Indiana:
The Eighth Annual Donut-Eating Contest will be held with local
celebrity contestants.
- North Texas: In
remembrance of why Donut Day was founded, The Salvation Army staff
is partnering with local mayors and City Council members to deliver
donuts to first responders and thank them for their selfless
service.
- Phoenix, Arizona:
Bashas' will donate a portion of its donut sales on National Donut
Day to The Salvation Army.
- Puerto Rico: Donuts
will be delivered to eight local firefighter stations courtesy of
Krispy Kreme.
- San Diego, California:
Aboard the USS Midway, female military veterans will be honored for
their service. Attendees can also make a donation to help send a
local child to summer camp to enjoy the camp experience and the
great outdoors for the very first time.
- Santa Monica,
California: The Salvation Army staff and City Council
members will be distributing donuts on the Promenade.
- Spokane, Washington:
Donut Lassies will be delivering donuts to the VA Medical
Center.
- Western Pennsylvania:
35 dozen donuts will be delivered to veterans at the VA in
Pittsburgh courtesy of Giant
Eagle. An inaugural Donut Day 5K will
be hosted June 3.
For more information about National Donut Day or to download the
Donut Lassies' original recipe, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org.
About The Salvation Army USA
The Salvation Army annually helps nearly 24 million Americans
overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range
of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency
relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering
from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in
need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000
centers of operation around the country. For more information,
visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS
and #DoingTheMostGood.
Contact:
Rebecca Reap
512.554.1715
rreap@lermaagency.com
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