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Today, The Salvation Army is celebrating more than just the goodness of doughnuts \u2013 we\u2019re honouring a legacy of compassion, community, and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Doughnut Day, first established in 1938, pays tribute to the brave \u201cDoughnut Lassies\u201d of The Salvation Army. These remarkable women served thousands of freshly baked pastries to soldiers during the First World War, providing comfort and a taste of home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than just a delicious treat, the doughnuts have become a symbol of hope \u2013 a small gesture that can bring joy and connection to those who need it most. That same spirit lives on today through people like Ian Broscoe, a valued community partner and co-owner of Total Donut Solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every Friday, Ian arrives at our Halifax West location with handcrafted doughnuts, lovingly made and generously donated, to be shared among community members. On National Doughnut Day, his weekly drop-off feels even more meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe started off as a wholesale bakery and didn\u2019t have a storefront at the time, so we had very little connection or interaction with the public,\u201d Ian recalls. \u201cWe wanted to do something to get involved with people, something to help out charitably. Being just a small team of two people, we don\u2019t have a ton of production, but we asked around to find someone giving away free food that we could join in with.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s how the connection with The Salvation Army began \u2013 a simple act of reaching out, rooted in the desire to give back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those we serve, Ian\u2019s generosity is more than just a sweet gesture \u2013 it\u2019s a reminder that someone cares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHonestly, we hope that it puts people in a good mood \u2013 that\u2019s what we get from our customers as well. We sell something that you could call an indulgence, so it\u2019s something that can bring a bit of pure joy to your day,\u201d Ian shares. \u201cIt might be called a little impractical, but it\u2019s just a mood lifter. Something that increases people\u2019s positivity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having lived in Halifax for 20 years, Ian understands the importance of building strong community ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBusinesses can just take and not give, and that doesn\u2019t help the community in general,\u201d he says. \u201cJust being involved a little and getting to know people \u2013 not just customers, but others and helping people with the resources you have.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At The Salvation Army, we\u2019re grateful for Ian and for everyone who continues to embody the spirit of the original Doughnut Lassies \u2013 spreading kindness, one doughnut at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Ian puts it: \u201cWe really appreciate that people support our business, and we know that not everyone can. The fact that we\u2019re capable of giving back and giving away a small amount of free food \u2013 that\u2019s important to us. We wanted to make some effort to make what we offer accessible to everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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