Or so Rodney tells me...

Today is National Donut Day.

When : Always the first Friday in June

National Doughnut Day honors the Salvation Army "Lassies" of WWI. It is
also used as a fund raiser for needy causes of the Salvation Army.

The original Salvation Army Doughnut was first served by Salvation Army
in 1917. During WWI, Salvation Army "lassies" were sent to the front
lines of Europe. These brave volunteers made home cooked foods, and
provided a moral boost to the troops. Often, the doughnuts were cooked
in oil inside the of the metal helmet of an American soldier. The
American infantrymen were commonly called doughboys. Salvation Army
lassies were the only women outside of military personnel allowed to
visit the front lines. Lt. Colonel Helen Purviance is considered the
Salvation Army's "first doughnut girl".

On National Doughnut Day, look to see if your local doughnut shop, or
other organizations, are offering free donuts to solicit donations for
the Salvation Army or for another needy cause. If you find them, please
be generous.

Note: The word "Doughnut" is often shortened to "Donut. So, if you see
the term National Donut Day, its the same day.