85 Years Of Donut Day Thanks To Salvation Army
Across the country, people celebrate the food holiday. The holiday honors doing good for others.
National Donut Day is celebrated for 85 years by the country's largest social service provider. This day is not just a food holiday, it's a recognition of volunteers who help people in need. The day was established in 1938 to honor The Salvation Army's "Donut Lassies." They served soldiers on the front lines during World War I. Today, The Salvation Army helps people in almost every ZIP code in America through officers, staff, and volunteers.
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In the year 1917, brave The Salvation Army volunteers went to France. They created huts close to the war's front line to help soldiers. They gave spiritual and emotional support and donuts to boost their mood. The donut was a taste of home and comfort for the American soldiers. Even after a hundred years, the donut still represents the happiness that The Salvation Army brings to people.
Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army said that The Salvation Army helps 24 million people in the US and also serves in 133 countries. The iconic Donut Lassies show how help and hope can look different but still be valuable to those who need it most.
The Salvation Army is celebrating National Donut Day on June 2. They are working in different locations across the US.
Want to learn more about National Donut Day? You can download the original recipe from the Donut Lassies by visiting SalvationArmyUSA.org.
The Salvation Army helps 24 million Americans yearly. They help with poverty, addiction, and hard times. They help by giving food and emergency relief. They also help those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse. They also give clothing and shelter to those in need. They do this in almost 7,000 centers around America. To learn more, go to SalvationArmyUSA.org. Keep up with them on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and use #DoingTheMostGood.
Blog The Salvation Army has a blog. The blog gives information. The information is about the organization. There are many articles. The articles talk about the work of The Salvation Army. There are articles about programs. There are also articles about people who have benefited from the programs. The blog is a good way to learn about The Salvation Army. You can find the blog on their website.
