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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 1938, The Salvation Army celebrated the first National Donut Day in Chicago as a fundraiser to help those in need during the Great Depression and to commemorate the work of the Donut Lassies ...

The first Friday in June is known as National Doughnut Day; the first occurred in 1938, in Chicago, to honor the Salvation Army volunteers who came to be known as the “Donut Lassies.” ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- This Friday, June 6, marks the 87th annual National Donut Day, an extra sweet holiday celebrated across the nation on the first ...