Salvation Army to celebrate National Donut Day Friday at Illinois Veterans Home

QUINCY, Ill. — In celebration of National Donut Day on Friday, June 6, The Salvation Army will have a Donut Day presentation for Illinois Veterans Home residents at Fifer Hall (Eighth and Sycamore) at 10 a.m. The presentation will include a look at the history behind Donut Day and music from The Salvation Army brass band. The State of Illinois VFW Auxiliary is providing donuts for all residents of the Illinois Veterans Home that morning.

In a press release, Development Director Matt Schmidt said, “National Donut Day is a wonderful opportunity for us to honor and show our appreciation to the veterans who have given so much for our country. Sharing a simple donut with these heroes is our way of saying thank you and recognizing their incredible service and sacrifice.”

National Donut Day was established by The Salvation Army on the first Friday of June in 1938. This tradition honors The Salvation Army Donut Lassies, who provided donuts to soldiers on the front lines during World War I. The Salvation Army continued this tradition of comfort and care through World War II and beyond, ensuring that American soldiers received a taste of home even in the toughest times.