Salvation Army celebrates National Donut Day by honoring WWI 'Donut Lassies'

National Donut Day traces its roots back to 1938, honoring the brave women of the Salvation Army — known as the "Donut Lassies" — who served freshly fried donuts to soldiers on the front lines of World War I. The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida continues that legacy today by passing out doughnuts to local first responders. Robert Dimmick-Devers, director of development, joined News4JAX to share more.