Salvation Army marks Donut Day in Fort Worth and Dallas

Salvation Army marks Donut Day in Fort Worth and Dallas

DALLAS (KDAF) — Did you know there's a National Donut Day? In 1917, The Salvation Army’s volunteers traveled to France during World War I to bring supplies and provide spiritual and emotional support to the American soldiers who were risking their lives overseas. Up to 9,000 donuts were served to the troops daily. These volunteers from The Salvation Army were nicknamed “Donut Lassies” for the taste of home they baked and delivered directly to th…