THE FOLLOWING IS A SALVATION ARMY RELEASE
Social Services Organization Hands Out Smiles by the Dozen on National Donut Day
Danville, IL (June 2, 2022) –Held annually on the first Friday in June, National Donut Day is a sweet time to celebrate America’s heroes. On June 3, The Salvation Army of Vermilion County willcelebrate this historic day by hosting a table at the First Fridays Summer sounds and passing out donuts until supplies run out.
This tradition dates back toWorld War I, when nearly 250 Salvation Army volunteers traveled overseas to provide emotional and spiritual support, fried confectionary, clothes and supplies to troops. For more than a century, the organization has continued to provide snacks, hydration, and comfort to thefirst responders and front-line workers.
“The Salvation Army has always been a beacon of hope and healing for those fighting for good,” said Commissioner Melissa Wilhelm, Special Events Coordinator for The Salvation Army. “Today, we thank those who have kept our country and community healthy, safe, and fed throughout hisotry.”
Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, The Salvation Army of Vermilion County as served nearly 10,000 people locally with services including the food pantry, prescription assistance, utilities assistance, emergency shelter, veterans services, emergency disaster response, back-to-school and christmas assistance for families, and more.
To learn more about National Donut Day and find out how you can get involved with your local Salvation Army, visit salvationarmyusa.org/usn/national-donut-day/.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps nearly 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter: @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood
