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National Doughnut Day thanks to the Salvation Army

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  Salvation Army's National Doughnut Day poster

Today is National Doughnut Day.

It was started in 1938 by the Salvation Army to raise funds for those struggling during the Great Depression and to commemorate the Salvation Army "lassies" who had made and distributed doughnuts and coffee to U.S. soldiers on the frontlines of World War I France.

Seventy-one years later, while we face another economic crisis, the Salvation Army continues to raise funds via National Doughnut Day held on the first Friday of June each year.

Watch this fun video with vintage footage from the Salvation Army to learn more.

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Award-winning journalist and editor for 25 years, Joy started her career at the Saratoga News and the Los Gatos Times-Observer. She now follows her culinary passions while freelancing. Reach her at joyofdesserts@gmail.com.

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