With the help of Entenmann’s,
The Salvation Army will provide 1,000 donuts to veterans at the Milwaukee
VA Medical Center on National Donut Day
Who: Entenmann’s and The
Salvation Army of Milwaukee County
What: Established by The
Salvation Army in 1938, National Donut Day is held annually on the first
Friday in June to honor the Donut Lassies who served the sweet treats to
soldiers on the frontlines of World War I. To commemorate the day, The
Salvation Army of Milwaukee County will host a “Do Good Donut Day” serving
the small, sugary symbol of hope to 1,000 of veterans at the Milwaukee
VA Medical Center.
When: 8 a.m. on Friday,
June 7, 2019
Where: Milwaukee VA Medical
Center, 5000 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53295 (East Entrance)
Why: For more than a century,
The Salvation Army has been celebrating the Donut Lassies who served the
delicious treats to American soldiers on the frontlines of World War I.
The Salvation Army Donut Lassies are often credited with popularizing the
sweet treat in the United States when the troops returned home from war.
The donut now serves as a symbol of the services and comfort The Salvation
Army provides to more than 23 million people each year.
