National Donut Day Observed

National Donut Day, which is June 6, can be traced to the Salvation Army’s involvement in World War I. During that time, a group of volunteers were dispatched to the frontlines with the mission of providing comforting meals for the troops. These brave volunteers would later be known as “donut lassies.” In 1938, National Donut Day was established as a way to honor the members of the Salvation Army who came to the aid of soldiers during World War I. Nowadays, National Donut Day is widely celebrated on the first Friday of June. This spirit of service continues today with La Grange H-E-B supporting the Fayette County Salvation Army Chapter by providing donuts to first responders in Fayette County. The donuts were distributed by La Grange Salvation Army Chapter Board members on Friday. Loading up donuts for National Donut Day distribution to Fayette County First Responders from La Grange H-E-B are Claudia Reyes, H-E-B Bakery Manager and Krystal Seger, Fayette County Salvation Army Chapter Board Member.