Salvation Army Celebrates National Donut Day by Honoring WWI 'Donut Lassies'
The holiday also marks the Salvation Army’s 1938 founding of the observance and its tradition of serving thousands of troops with handmade donuts.
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Salvation Army celebrates National Donut Day by honoring WWI 'Donut Lassies'
National Donut Day traces its roots back to 1938, honoring the brave women of the Salvation Army — known as the "Donut Lassies" — who served freshly fried donuts to soldiers on the front lines of World War I. The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida continues that legacy today by passing out doughnuts to local first responders. Robert Dimmick-Devers, director of development, joined News4JAX to share more.
National Donut Day honors the 'donut lassies' who served WWI troops on the front lines
Friday, June 5 is National Donut Day! The holiday was first established by the Salvation Army in 1938 in Chicago. The holiday and the Salvation Army were later recognized by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954.The holiday isnt just about sweet treats though, it celebrates a piece of womens history. Watch the full story in the video player below. National Donut Day honors 'donut lassies' who served WWI troopsThe donut lassies were female Salva…
Shreveport Salvation Army to honor vets with donuts on National Donut Day
The Salvation Army of Northwest Louisiana will honor National Donut Day by delivering donuts to local veterans at Overton Brooks Veterans Hospital and the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home on June 5th, continuing an 88-year-old tradition started by the "Donut Lassies" of World War I.
Salvation Army celebrates National Donut Day, tracing tradition back to WWI - WXXV News 25
June 5th is National Donut Day. The Salvation Army is celebrating the real cause of the day. The tradition started on the front lines of World War I. Major Paul Egan and Morgan Shiyou join us with more. Categories: Local News Tags: National Donut Day, Salvation army
The Salvation Army Honors Veterans on National Donut Day
The Salvation Army of Knoxville will mark National Donut Day this Friday, June 5, by spending time with local veterans at the Ben Atchley State Veterans Home, continuing a tradition that began more than a century ago. Sgt. Jeff Clark and youth members from The Salvation Army Knoxville Corps will visit residents of the veterans’ home to share donuts, conversation, and their appreciation for the sacrifices these men and women have made. The visit …
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