Salvation Army’s “Donut Day” goes back decades; during World War I, their “Donut Lassies” fed the delicious pastry to soldiers braving the European fronts.

National Donut Day 2025: Where To Find Sweet Deals, How The Holiday Honors Veterans A day dedicated to delicious deals on doughnuts has its origins in an unlikely place: the battlefields of World War ...

National Donut Day was started in 1938 by Chicago’s Salvation Army in order to honor the Donut Lassies that began serving during World War One.

The history behind the deliveries comes from the Donut Lassies, who were women who delivered donuts to front-line soldiers during World War I. Coalson said the Salvation Army wanted to keep alive ...

Salvation Army of Midland-Odessa honors first responders with donuts on National Donut Day. Join the historical celebration connected to 'The Donut Lassies.' ...

Waco, TX (FOX 44) — It’s more than free treats! We celebrate with sprinkles, history, and sweet deals across the country. National Donut Day was started in 1938 by Chicago’s Salvation Army in order to ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Friday is one of the sweetest holidays of the year: National Donut Day! It was founded in 1938 by the Salvation Army in Chicago to honor the “Donut Lassies” — volunteers who ...

The Salvation Army established National Donut Day to honor its “Donut Lassies,” who were brave volunteers that traveled to the front lines in France during WWI.

The Doughnut Lassies were a group of women who kept soldiers supplied with doughnuts throughout world wars one and two. During the Great Depression, The Salvation Army decided to memorialize the ...

Celebrate National Donut Day with cannabis-infused donut edibles — the perfect mashup of sweet nostalgia and elevated experiences. Treat yourself and get glazed your way.

The Salvation Army uses National Donut Day as a moment to highlight the “Donut Lassies,” who volunteered with the organization during World War I and would often make freshly fried donuts and ...