June 1, 2022 – The Salvation Army will bring back National Donut Day which will be celebrated on the first Friday of June each year. The day celebrates the history back to the front lines during World War I when “donut lassies” made donuts to help support and build morale for soldiers fighting, all the way up to the current programs and impact of The Salvation Army of today that are still on the front lines helping those in need.
This year, Salvation Army celebrates National Donut Day for two days: June 3 – 4.
To support The Salvation Army, plan to get donuts from Giggles in Decatur on Merchant Street on June 3 and 4. Curbside Grab-n-Go is available, but in limited quantity, or pre-order your box of donuts for pick-up between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day by calling Giggles at 217-475-1099 or at www.GigglesonMerchant.com. This year choose from vanilla with sprinkles, vanilla with chocolate icing, & lemon-blueberry. Take a box home and one to the office.
Look for the red kettles in front of Giggles both days to make a donation along with the Salvation Army Emergency Vehicle out in the community on June 3. Volunteers will be handing out donuts at a number of the stores where the Salvation Army did Christmas Bell Ringing: Walmart, Kroger, Sam’s Club, Hobby Lobby, Rural King, & Farm and Fleet.
