Every year, the first Friday in June designates National Doughnut Day. This holiday originated in 1938 with the Chicago Salvation Army to help feed the hungry during the Great Depression, as well as to honor the Salvation Army's female-volunteer "Lassies" of World War I. Often using helmets as cookware, the Lassies prepared thousands of doughnuts for American infantrymen—or doughboys—behind the front lines in France. The first Salvation Army doughnut was served in 1917.
As a tribute to the Salvation Army's work, Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' Donuts, and a number of others are providing free doughnuts today. Participating Krispy Kreme stores are giving away one doughnut per customer without any requisite purchase. Participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants, on the other hand, are offering one free doughnut with the purchase of a beverage.
To give back:
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
Visit the LaMars site for doughnut facts and a trivia quiz:
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