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STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — Friday marks a popular day in offices across the nation- National Donut Day.
But leaders of the Salvation Army in Stevens Point want to use the day to remind everyone of the meaningful origins of the occasion while also saying thank you to first responders.
“Every day we serve those who are down or in need,” said Hope Center Director Ed Wilson. “But we also serve those who are willing to dedicate their lives to serving our country. Be that military or first responders. It’s important for us to recognize them.”
Wilson says that’s especially true after the COVID-19 pandemic impacted last year’s holiday. “It makes this year even more special. We can now go to their place and give them at least a little appreciation. Even if it is just a donut.”
Donuts will be distributed to first responders at all levels including local fire and police departments along with the Sheriff’s office and State Patrol. He says they’ll even stop by the office of Mayor Mike Wiza as well.
Other Salvation Army chapters across the state will mark the day in their own way.
National Donut Day was founded by the Salvation Army back in 1938 as a way of honoring a group known as the “Donut Lassies” who would travel overseas to provide support for US troops fighting in Europe. Many of whom would provide donuts and coffee to those fighting in the trenches as a way of lifting their spirits.
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