Apr 1, 2020
Two Salvation Army canteen workers churn out dozens of doughnuts for Canadian troops stationed in Brighton, England, in 1941.
Friday marks the 80th National Donut Day. “Doughnut Girls” served along the front lines during WWI and WWII, giving soldiers free coffee and doughnuts to boost morale.
National Donut Day was created by the Salvation Army in 1938 to raise funds for the organization and to honor the women’s service in the first World War. The commemoration is celebrated annually on the first Friday in June.
