Yes, it is a real day. National Doughnut Day is celebrated on the first Friday in June, which falls on June 7, 2024 this year. 🍩 This delightful food holiday honors the Salvation Army Lassies, who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. To celebrate, many bakeries and coffee shops across the United States offer special doughnut deals to their customers. Whether you prefer glazed, creme-filled, or any other variety, it’s a great day to indulge in your favorite doughnut! 🎉12
In 1917, a group of women were sent to the front lines in France by The Salvation Army. They were directed to set up field bases near the front lines to try to boost morale among troops. The makeshift "huts" were a place where soldiers could stock up on necessities and get a small break from the fighting. Little did they know The Salvation Army Lassie's would not only boost morale, but make history in the creation of one of the most celebrated food holidays.
The women who were working at the field bases felt they wanted to do more than simply restocking troop supplies. They began making home-cooked food for the troops in hopes the food would give them a small taste of home. It was during this time, the Lassies began handing out a sweet baked treat that would become known as The Salvation Army Doughnut. The story says the doughnuts were cooked inside the helmets of the troops, dubbing them as "doughboys", which was a standard term used for donut. The Donut Lassies are said to be reason we have National Doughnut Day today!
Thank you Salvation Army Lassies.
In 1917, a group of women were sent to the front lines in France by The Salvation Army. They were directed to set up field bases near the front lines to try to boost morale among troops. The makeshift "huts" were a place where soldiers could stock up on necessities and get a small break from the fighting. Little did they know The Salvation Army Lassie's would not only boost morale, but make history in the creation of one of the most celebrated food holidays.
The women who were working at the field bases felt they wanted to do more than simply restocking troop supplies. They began making home-cooked food for the troops in hopes the food would give them a small taste of home. It was during this time, the Lassies began handing out a sweet baked treat that would become known as The Salvation Army Doughnut. The story says the doughnuts were cooked inside the helmets of the troops, dubbing them as "doughboys", which was a standard term used for donut. The Donut Lassies are said to be reason we have National Doughnut Day today!
Thank you Salvation Army Lassies.
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