THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025 Page 11 Jordan Martelli received the City of Revere Community Scholarship and was accompanied by Rose Burns, Mayor Patrick Keefe and proud parents Susan and Don, and members of the Revere City Council.. Ava Cassinello received the City of Revere Community Scholarship and was accompanied by her proud parents, Diane and Christopher, Rose Burns and Mayor Patrick Keefe, and members of the Revere City Council. Savor the Sweetness of National Donut Day with The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division on June 6 The Memorable History Connecting Veterans and Donuts Special to Th e Advocate C ANTON, Mass. (May 30, 2025) — Every year, on the fi rst Friday of June, America satisfi es its sweet tooth by celebrating National Donut Day. This year, the sugary tradition will take place June 6, off ering The Salvation Army a moment to highlight its founding role and the true history behind the holiday. During World War I, brave women volunteering with The Salvation Army traveled to France, setting up fi eld bases near the front lines. In makeshift huts, they provided soldiers with vital supplies, spiritual and emotional support, and, of course, freshly fried donuts. These sweet treats became a symbol of comfort and a morale booster amid the war. Known as The Salvation Army’s “Donut Lassies,” these women are often credited with popularizing the donut in the United States when the troops returned home. In 1938, the first-ever National Donut Day was celebrated in Chicago to both honor the legacy of the Donut Lassies and act as a fundraiser to assist those struggling during the Great Depression. Now, 87 years later, The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division continues to provide critical services and programs to families and those in need across the Commonwealth with food, clothing, rental and utility assistance, holiday gifts, and more. “National Donut Day is a Frying Donuts (Courtesy of the Salvation Army meaningful holiday for us, serving as an important reminder of the impactful work we do daily to support our neighbors,” said Major Elijah Kahn, General Secretary, The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division. “Today, we not only celebrate a beloved treat but also our ongoing commitment to serve as a positive light in people’s lives.” To celebrate the sweet day, The Salvation Army of Massachusetts will be delivering donuts across the Commonwealth. Activities are also planned across all of The Salvation Army’s afterschool and childcare programs in the Greater Boston area along with special distributions to fi rst responders and Veterans in Boston, Lynn, Marlborough, Pittsfi eld, Newburyport, and in the North Shore and Southeastern Massachusetts regions. For more information about supporting The Salvation Army or to download The Salvation Army’s original donut recipe, visit salvationarmyma.org/donutday. About The Salvation Army Serving Donuts to Troops (Courtesy of the Salvation Army) The Salvation Army helps more than 27 million people in nearly every zip code in America 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 suff ering from substance abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at our more than 6,400 centers of operation around the country. For more information about supporting The Salvation Army or your local service centers, visit salvationarmyma.org. Follow us on X @SalvationArmyMA and #DoingTheMostGood.
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