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Donut Day in 716
Donut Day in 716
Donut Day in 716
The first Friday in June is always reserved for a delicious donut...or several. It's National Donut Day!  And it's not just some silly made-up holiday to sell more donuts.  The Salvation Army started it in 1938 to honor the women who handed out donuts to soldiers during World War One.  The mor...
Where Did The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Originate?
Where Did The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Originate?
Where Did The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Originate?
It all began in San Francisco back in 1891 with Captain Joseph McFee. The Captain was trying to figure out a way to provide meals for families in need, especially during the holidays, and so he recalled "Simpson's Pot" -- a large pot for people to toss in charitable donations that was used in Liverpool, England.