06/05/2026
🍩❤️ TOMORROW IS NATIONAL DONUT DAY!
Did you know that National Donut Day was actually started by The Salvation Army?
In 1917, during World War I, Salvation Army officers and volunteers traveled to France to support American troops on the front lines. Two courageous women, Ensign Margaret Sheldon and Adjutant Helen Purviance, began frying donuts for soldiers in difficult conditions, bringing a taste of home, comfort, encouragement, and hope during one of the darkest times in history. These women became known as the legendary “Donut Lassies.”
Because of their service, The Salvation Army established National Donut Day in 1938 to honor the Donut Lassies and raise support for those struggling during the Great Depression. More than 85 years later, we continue that tradition of service and compassion.
More than a century later, The Salvation Army remains on the front lines, fighting poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, and addiction alongside vulnerable individuals and families across the United States. Learn more: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/national-donut-day/
🍩 HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP TODAY!
When you purchase donuts at HEB, 2% of donut sales will be donated to The Salvation Army of Montgomery County!
Every donut purchased stays in Montgomery County and helps support local programs that impact lives right here in our community:
❤️ THE ONLY Emergency Overnight Shelter for Men, Women, and Families in the County!
❤️ Food Pantry Assistance
❤️ Homeless Prevention & Rental Assistance
❤️ Rapid Rehousing Programs
❤️ Utility Assistance
❤️ Youth Development Programs
❤️ Summer Camps & After-School Activities
❤️ Angel Tree Christmas Assistance
❤️ Case Management & Veteran Services
❤️ Disaster Relief & Emergency Services
❤️ Senior Support Programs
❤️ Spiritual Care & Community Ministry
☕🍩 FREE DONUTS & COFFEE! 🍩☕
Come visit us tomorrow, Friday June 5th at HEB on West Davis from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM for a FREE donut and cup of coffee while supplies last! Meet our team, learn more about the mission, and celebrate the sweet history behind National Donut Day.
🍩 Fun Donut Facts:
▪️ More than 10 billion donuts are made in the U.S. each year.
▪️ The average American eats about 31 donuts annually.
▪️ National Donut Day was founded by The Salvation Army in Chicago in 1938.
▪️ The Donut Lassies helped boost morale for thousands of American soldiers during WWI.
Whether you stop by for a free donut, grab a dozen from HEB, share this post, or simply learn a little more about the mission behind National Donut Day, you’re helping continue a tradition that began over a century ago.
📍 HEB West Davis
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🍩 Free Donut & Coffee
❤️ Support The Salvation Army of Montgomery County
Tag a friend who loves donuts and help us spread the word!
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