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Free donuts for National Donut Day 2025

National Donut Day: How Rochester offered free donuts to heroes

Friday is one of the sweetest holidays of the year: National Donut Day! It was founded in 1938 by the Salvation Army in Chicago to honor the “Donut Lassies” — volunteers who served donuts to soldiers during World War One.

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First responders honored on National Donut Day

First responders in Great Falls got a sweet surprise Friday morning as the Salvation Army handed out fresh donuts in honor of National Donut Day, continuing a tradition that dates back to World War I.

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National Donut Day is Friday. Have you heard of its Salvation Army history?

This Friday marks National Donut Day in the US, but many fans of the sweet pastry treat may not realize the event is connected to The Salvation Army and to veterans.

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The Salvation Army recognizes its connection to National Donut Day

It’s National Donut Day on June 6, and The Salvation Army is sharing its founding role and the true history behind the holiday. During World War I, the nonprofit says women volunteering with them ...

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Check out these National Doughnut Day Deals from Dunkin', Krispy Kreme and more

National Doughnut Day is celebrated each year on the first Friday in June, with doughnut chains around the country running ...

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