Edmonton Advisory Board Members Support Doughnut Day

National Donut Day started in the United States in 1938 as a fundraiser for The Salvation Army in Chicago. Their goal was to help those in need during the Great Depression, and to honour the Salvation Army “Lassies” of the First World War, who had served doughnuts to soldiers. These were reported to have been an instant hit and soon many soldiers were visiting Salvation Army huts.

In recent years, The Salvation Army in Canada has recognized “Doughnut Day” and taken the opportunity to remember a piece of our history, often through the distribution of doughnuts to first responders and those we assist through our various ministries.

This year, Edmonton Advisory Board members supported the Edmonton Centre of Hope on Doughnut Day, serving up coffee and doughnuts to community members, program participants and dignitaries who attended a Doughnut Day Open House at various Edmonton Centre of Hope sites. It was a great opportunity to share a piece of Salvation Army history, work alongside Salvation Army personnel and hear stories of the impact of the work of The Salvation Army in Edmonton.