National Donut Day, celebrated on the first Friday of June, was established in 1938 by the Salvation Army to honor these women and connect the act of giving donuts to providing hope.

Everyone seems really happy to donate to the Salvation Army.” In 1917, The Salvation Army’s “Donut Lassies” would join soldiers on the front lines during World War I and bring them donuts.

ANNISTON — The Salvation Army will commemorate National Donut Day on Friday, June 6, continuing a tradition that began on the front lines of World War I and remains a symbol of service and ...

ANNISTON — The Salvation Army celebrated National Donut Day on Friday, a tradition dating back to World War I where a group of women called the Donut Lassies would provide coffee and donuts to ...

This Friday marks National Donut Day in the US, but many fans of the sweet pastry treat may not realize the event is connected to The Salvation Army and to veterans.

Salvation Army Cascade Division’s commander, Major Jonathan Harve,y joined us on AM Extra to explain the history behind the “donut lassies” and how they helped bring National Donut Day to ...

To celebrate this year's National Donut Day, The Salvation Army is teaming up with celebrity chef and baker Buddy Valastro — star of the former hit series "Cake Boss" and owner of Carlo's Bakery ...

In Chicago in 1938, the first Doughnut Day was created by The Salvation Army to honor the women who served the soldiers in World War I. They were known as the Donut Lassies. Also Read : D-Day ...

Yield: 4 doz. doughnuts. 5 C flour 2 C sugar 5 tsp. baking powder 1 'saltspoon' salt 2 eggs 1 3/4 C milk 1 T lard. DIRECTIONS-- Combine all ingredients (except for lard) to make dough.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The first Friday in June is one of the sweetest days of the year. It's National Doughnut Day. Many Chicago doughnut shops are offering free deals and discounts. National Doughnut ...

The Salvation Army in Chicago celebrated the first National Donut Day in 1938 to help those in need during the Great Depression and to commemorate the work of the “Donut Lassies,” who served ...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say on June 6, The Salvation Army plans to celebrate National Donut Day. The Salvation Army says during World War I, women volunteering with the organization ...