The first Friday in June is America’s sweetest holiday — National Donut Day. Celebrated on June 6 this year, The Salvation Army is, in fact, the inspiration behind its founding and why it is still celebrated today.

In 1917, The Salvation Army’s volunteers traveled to France during World War I to bring supplies and provide spiritual and emotional support to soldiers who were risking their lives on the front lines.

The volunteers were nicknamed “Donut Lassies” for the donuts they fried and served to thousands. In 1938, The Salvation Army celebrated the first National Donut Day in Chicago as a fundraiser to help those in need during the Great Depression and to commemorate the work of the Donut Lassies.

This National Donut Day, The Salvation Army is encouraging support to veterans and first

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