Salvation Army Donut Day

Whether you prefer jelly-filled, cake, or glazed donuts, everyone can agree National Donut Day is the sweetest day of the year.

Held annually on the first Friday in June, National Donut Day was created in 1939 as a symbol of hope to honor the Salvation Army donut lassies who served the sweet treats to soldiers on the frontlines of World War I.

To this day, the Salvation Army carries on the tradition of Donut Day to commemorate the work done by the donut lassies. Salvation Army Public Relations Director Morgan Shiyou said, “We are going to be at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center and we are also passing out donuts at the VA at 8 a.m. So, come on out to the Biloxi Visitor’s Center. It’s free donuts and coffee. Just visit with us and stop by on your way to work or kids are out of school come bring them and let them have a little tasty treat.”

Salvation Army volunteers will be at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center from 8 a.m. until they run out of donuts.