They started it to honor its “Donut Lassies,” or the women who served “Dough Boys” treats back during World War I. To mark the occasion, many places are offering free or discounted donuts.

Krispy Kreme customers can receive a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just $2 with the purchase of any dozen at regular ...

National Donut Day was founded in 1938 by The Salvation Army as a way to honor the organization's Donut Lassies, women who traveled to France to serve donuts and other snacks to soldiers during ...

It’s also a celebration of the Salvation Army "Lassies," or women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. Here’s what to know about National Donut Day 2025 and the deals offered.

“Donut Lassies” served the pastries to thousands of soldiers during World War I and helped popularize doughnuts in the U.S., the organization’s website says.

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Friday is National Donut Day. Established by The Salvation Army in 1938, the event honors the organization's Donut Lassies and Donut Girls, women who traveled to France to serve donuts and other ...

The Salvation Army founded the holiday in 1938 to honor the "donut lassies," volunteers that fed donuts to American soldiers during World War I, among other duties.

They started it to honor its “Donut Lassies,” or the women who served “Dough Boys” treats back during World War I. To mark the occasion, many places are offering free or discounted donuts.