(Submitted by the Salvation Army in Wood County)
National Donut Day, will support the Salvation Army – with 20 percent of local bakery sales donated to support Wood County Salvation Army emergency services.
While celebrating National Donut Day, it is important to remember that the warm, delicious treat also serves as a symbol of hope. Started by the Salvation Army on the first Friday in June in 1938, National Donut Day was created to honor the Donut Lassies who served the sweet treats to soldiers on the frontlines of World War I.
“Armed with a helmet, rolling pins, and donut supplies, the Donut Lassies provided the soldiers a piece of home from the trenches of eastern France,” said Lt. Col. Ward Matthews, national community relations and development secretary for the Salvation Army. “The donut was and continues to be a symbol of the comfort and support that the Salvation Army provides to more than 23 million people in need each year.”
To commemorate the work that the Donut Lassies started in 1917, and to demonstrate the impact of a small token of kindness, the Salvation Army, with community donations, will hand out thousands of donuts around the country on National Donut Day, June 7.
In Bowling Green, the Salvation Army has again partnered with our local Stimmels Market (1220 W. Wooster St.) and will receive 20 percent of all bakery sales on National Donut Day, Friday.
A counter kettle with more information about National Donut Day will be also be displayed. Upon patronizing this business on National Donut Day, please consider contributing a donation for those less fortunate within Wood County.
All donations received at this location will be distributed directly toward emergency services in Wood County, including but not limited to utility, housing and Christmas assistance.
To learn more about National Donut Day and find out how you can get involved with your local Salvation Army, visit www.salvationarmyusa.org or find us on Facebook @BGSalvationArmy.
