Who doesn’t love a good donut? They come in all shapes and sizes, and in more flavors than the sweetest of sweet tooths could ever image.
The USS Midway Museum once again partnered with the San Diego regional office of the Salvation Army to celebrate National Donut Day and honor the organization’s Donut Lassies from World War I.
Eight donut companies from throughout San Diego County gathered on Midway’s flight deck, armed with thousands of freshly-made donuts, bringing culinary joy, and possibly a sugar coma, to nearly 900 pre-registered guests.
“My kids love donuts and I just couldn’t believe how many types of donuts they had,” said Anna Fuentes, who enjoyed the event with friends and family. “It was cool doing this on the Midway. We had never been on the ship before and my son loved seeing all the planes.”
National Donut Day was started by the Salvation Army in 1938 to help raise funds for those adversely impacted by the Great Depression and to honor the volunteers, known as Donut Lassies, who made donuts for U.S. soldiers serving on the front lines in France during World War I. The lassies often fried the donuts in the metal helmets of the soldiers.
This holiday is celebrated annually on the first Friday in June. Hundreds of local donut-related festivities are held in communities across the United States every summer. This was the third Donut Day celebration held on Midway.
“Our partnership with the USS Midway Museum helps bring the San Diego community together to celebrate National Donut Day while honoring the legacy of the Salvation Army Donut Lassies who served America’s troops during World War I,” said Maj. Amy Reardon, the divisional secretary for the Salvation Army in San Diego County. “We are incredibly grateful to the Midway team for opening their iconic ship to the public and helping make this special event free, accessible and memorable for hundreds of San Diegans each year.”
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