The holiday, held annually on the first Friday of June, was established by The Salvation Army in 1938 in Chicago to honor the “Donut Lassies”, who served these treats to soldiers during World War I, and to help raise needed funds during the Great Depression.
The donuts became synonymous with The Salvation Army, as well as the American soldiers who were returning home with the nickname, “doughboys.” This significant occasion established the donut as a long-standing symbol of the services and comfort The Salvation Army provides to more than 25 million people each year.
Share a donut as a reminder that #GivingIsSweet
The Donut Lassies are often credited with popularizing the donut in the United States when the troops returned home from war.
To join in on the fun, share a donut with someone today as a reminder that #GivingIsSweet