For some of us, we could celebrate National Donut Day every day. Once you learn the true meaning of how it began, you'll see why we have The Salvation Army to thank for National Donut Day, among other things.

Why Do We Celebrate National Donut Day?

National Donut Day isn't one of those made-up holidays. It actually has a rich history with the Salvation Army and helped bring some sweetness to our soldiers in World War I. Volunteers that were known as the 'Donut Lassies' traveled overseas to bring supplies and provide spiritual compassion and the delicacies we know as the donut to our front-line soldiers.

87 Years of Celebrating

Donut Heros

In 1938, the Salvation Army 's Donut Lassies were celebrated in Chicago for their service. They didn't swing by a donut shop every morning f

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