Donuts and Doing Good Make the Perfect Pair
Friday, June 2, 2017
Toledo, Ohio
What: The Salvation Army will celebrate National Donut Day, a day first established by The Salvation Army in Chicago in 1938. To celebrate the day, The Salvation Army Northwest Ohio Area Services will have “Donut Lassies” handing out free donuts and coffee at Levis Square. We are asking those who enjoy a donut on National Donut Day to share a picture to their social media profiles using #GivingIsSweet.
Who: Wixey Bakery and Bakery Unlimited are donating the donuts while Cedar Creek Church is donating coffee and The Salvation Army Northwest Ohio Area Services “Donut Lassies” will be passing them out for free.
Why: Held annually on the first Friday of June, this year’s National Donut Day marks 100 years since The Salvation Army’s “Donut Lassies” served the delicious treats to American soldiers on the front lines during 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 25 million people each year.
When: Friday, June 2, 2017
Where: Levis Square, 285 N Saint Clair St, Toledo, Ohio 43604 from 10:00am- 2:00pm
