National Doughnut Day offers up chance to give
By Staff Reports
Published in News on June 2, 2016 1:46 PM
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Ruby Diaz, a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts processing specialist, dips doughnuts in chocolate frosting Thursday morning at the restaurant in Goldsboro. The business will have a Salvation Army kettle at its location on Friday to receive donations from the community during National Doughnut Day
The Salvation Army and Krispy Kreme are celebrating National Doughnut Day.
All day Friday, customers will receive a free doughnut of their choice, as well as have an opportunity to donate to the Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army will have its red kettles at the doughnut shop Friday. Donations support the group's programs in Wayne and Sampson counties.
Doughnut Day was established by the Salvation Army in 1938 to honor its Doughnut Lassies, who served treats to soldiers during World War I. The Doughnut Lassies are credited with popularizing the doughnut in the United States when the troops returned home from war.
The Salvation Army celebrated its first Doughnut Day in Chicago to help raise funds during the Great Depression.
"National Doughnut Day has become a true American tradition, but many don't realize the historical significance of the day," said Col. Ron Busroe, community relations and development secretary for the Salvation Army.
"The partnership with the Salvation Army and Krispy Kreme brings greater visibility to the importance of the day and the idea of helping those who may have fallen on hard times. With Krispy Kreme's generous offer of a free doughnut, we hope everyone will extend that generosity by giving back to support their local community."