Yes, it is true - the first Friday in june is National Donut Day. In 2009, thousands of independent shops joined the national chains in this Sweet Celebration. So, stop by the donut shop and get your favorite sweet treat! !
What's your favorite donut??
History:
National Doughnut Day started in 1938[1] as a fund raiser for the Chicago Salvation Army. Their goal was to help the needy during the Great Depression, and to honor the Salvation Army Volunteers of World War I, who served doughnuts to soldiers.
The original Salvation Army Doughnut was first served by Salvation Army in 1917. During WWI, Salvation Army "lassies" were sent to the front lines of Europe. These brave volunteers made home cooked foods, and provided a morale boost to the troops. Often, the doughnuts were cooked in oil inside the of the metal helmet of an American soldier. The American infantrymen were commonly called doughboys. Salvation Army lassies were the only women outside of military personnel allowed to visit the front lines. Lt. Colonel Helen Purviance is considered the Salvation Army's "first doughnut girl".
Note: The word "Doughnut" is often shortened to "Donut. So, if you see the term National Donut Day, its the same day.
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