06/05/2026
On the surface, National Donut Day is about sprinkles and free treats; however, the powerful history behind it is about courage, compassion, and remarkable women serving on the front lines.
It dates back to World War I when Salvation Army volunteers, who would become known as “Donut Lassies,” hand-fried donuts in the trenches of France, bringing warmth and joy to American troops far from home. In 1938, The Salvation Army established
National Donut Day to honor those selfless volunteers and spread that same joy during the hardship of the Great Depression.
Over nine decades later, The Salvation Army continues fill our community with joy by honoring the heart and resilience of
the tradition. Today, a couple members of our board Quincy and Ken and staff member Amanda, delivered donuts to the VFW Post 305, VFW Post 7232 and the Veterans Home.
Thank you to our Veterans, Service Members and First Responders and Happy Donut Day! 🍩🍩🍩
Learn more about Donut Day and the Salvation Army:
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/national-donut-day/