Doughnut Worry, Be Happy!

Today is National Doughnut Day! Each year on the first Friday in June, people participate in National Doughnut Day.

The Salvation Army created National Doughnut Day in 1938 to honor the women who served doughnuts to soldiers in World War I. In 1917, the original “Salvation Army Doughnut” was first served by the ladies of the Salvation Army. It was during WWI that the Salvation Army Lassies went to the front lines of Europe. Home-cooked foods, provided by these brave volunteers, were a morale boost to the troops. The doughnuts were often cooked in oil inside the metal helmets of American soldiers. American infantrymen were then commonly called “doughboys.” 

Celebrate the day by enjoying your favorite doughnut. There are many varieties of doughnuts to choose from, too! Whether you prefer glazed or creme-filled, holes, or any number of deliciously made doughnuts, get out there and support your local bakeries.

Some spots are offering free doughnuts or doughnut deals to celebrate (social distancing and safety precautions included). Here’s a list of some shops offering deals for the holiday in the Boston area. Please contact your doughnut shop first to make sure they are participating!

• Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut
• Dunkin’: Free doughnut with purchase of a beverage