National Doughnut Day began in 1938 when the Chicago Salvation Army set out to honor a group of women known as "doughnut lassies" By Sarah Sicard Posted on Jun 6, 2019 Editor’s note: This story ...
known as “doughnut lassies,” to soldiers during World War I. Today, it mainly means indulging your sweet tooth and often, finding a deal. Whether you like your doughnuts plain, powdered ...
Doughnuts were chosen as a way to honor the Salvation Army’s “Doughnut Lassies” who volunteered during World War I, serving doughnuts and coffee to grateful American troops fighting on the ...
The day was established in 1938 in honor of the Salvation Army's 'donut lassies,' [who] used to serve donuts out of their helmets for the soldiers during World War I," Kellum Shearer said.
Doughnuts were chosen as a way to honor the Salvation Army’s “Doughnut Lassies” who volunteered during World War I, serving doughnuts and coffee to grateful American troops fighting on the ...