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National Donut Day Observed By La Grange H-E-B and Fayette County Salvation Army Chapter
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Shown left to right with donuts donated by La Grange HEB for distribution to Fayette County First Responders are: Sally Garrett and Krystal Seger, Fayette County Salvation Army Chapter Board Members; Claudia Reyes, HEB Bakery Manager and Liz Barta, HEB Top Store Leader.
National Donut Day, which was 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 Fayette County first responders as a thank you for their continuing service. These donuts were distributed by La Grange Salvation Army Chapter Board members on Friday.