It seems like there is a theme for every day these days, and you might not be into it.
But National Donut Day is a day that we can all stand in line for.
And unlike most of the seemingly random days (like, what even is National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor's Porch Day?), National Donut Day actually has a pretty cool backstory to its meaning.
It all started with The Salvation Army back in 1917 during World War I.
The day was created to honor the Donut Lassies, the ladies of The Salvation Army who served the sweet treats to soldiers on the front lines.
According to National Day Calendar, the donuts were often cooked in oil inside the metal helmets of American soldiers, later leading the infantrymen to be called "doughboys."
Delivering donuts to the troops was a morale boost that reminded them of home.
"Armed with a helmet, rolling pins and donut supplies, the Donut Lassies provided the soldiers a piece of home from the trenches of eastern France," said the Lt. Col. Ward Matthews, national community relations and development secretary for The Salvation Army. "The donut was and continues to be a symbol of the comfort and support that The Salvation Army provides to more than 23 million people in need each year."
To commemorate the work of the Donut Lassies, The Salvation Army will deliver thousands of donuts across the country for National Donut Day.
They will be giving out the donuts locally at Levis Square on the corner of Madison and St. Clair in downtown from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Dunkin' is also celebrating the day by offering a free classic donut with the purchase of a beverage at participating locations.
