National Donut Day

About the event

Happy Donut Day from The Salvation Army in Central Ohio

The first Friday in June is America’s sweetest holiday — National Donut Day. The  Salvation Army is the inspiration behind its founding and why it’s celebrated today. In 1917, volunteers from the salvation Army, known as the Donut Lassies, traveled to France during WWI to bring critical supplies, spiritual and emotional support, and fry and serve donuts to the soldiers on the front lines. The donuts symbolized hope during a dark time and offered a sense of comfort to homesick soldiers.

The Salvation Army still serves on the front lines today in the fight against poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, addiction, and other issues impacting vulnerable individuals and families living in the United States.

DONUT Miss Out!

To celebrate one of the sweetest days of the year, The Salvation Army in Central Ohio in partnership with the National Veterans Memorial Museum, will be handing out donuts to neighbors and honoring veterans on Friday, June 5 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, located at 300 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. Donuts will be available while supplies last.