National Doughnut Day was started in 1938 in Chicago to honor The Salvation Army "Doughnut Lassies," who served the delicious treats to American soldiers on the front lines during World War 1.

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 ...

The Salvation Army provided free lunch to first responders at its Huntington location to celebrate National Donut Day on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Salvation Army corps across the country celebrate National Donut Day on the first Friday of June every year. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.

In 1938, the first-ever National Donut Day was celebrated in Chicago, and the history of the Salvation Army's Donut Lassies was officially immortalized.

It’s also a celebration of the Salvation Army "Lassies," or women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. Here’s what to know about National Donut Day 2025 and the deals offered.

On National Donut Day, and The Salvation Army of Decatur is celebrating with Giggles on Merchant Street and Big Hungry's in Mt. Zion.

Weird and wonderful calendar designations come and go, but National Donut Day is up there among our most noteworthy of countrywide celebrations and the Salvation Army of Santa Monica marked the ...

National Donut Day was established in 1938 to recognize The Salvation Army’s efforts during World War I, when volunteers served donuts to soldiers on the frontlines as a comfort meal.

National Donut Day was established in Chicago in 1938 to honor the Salvation Army's "Donut Lassies." During World War I, the "Donut Lassies" provided an important emotional boost to U.S. soldiers.