Did you know June 5th, 2009 is National Donut Day?

Celebrated annually on the first Friday in June, this year marks the 71st anniversary of the holiday first established in Chicago as a tribute to The Salvation Army “Lassies” who served donuts to soldiers during World War I.  These volunteers were the only female nonmilitary personnel stationed on the front lines, where they prepared donuts inside U.S. soldiers’ steel helmets using only hot oil and a stove! 

This year, BakeMark and the Southern California Division of The Salvation Army are teaming up to promote National Donut Day. The Salvation Army is among the world's largest providers of social aid and one of the largest charities in the United States. Its wide network of disaster relief and social service programs offers spiritual and physical support to those in need.

BakeMark also is heavily invested in the communities we service. As a trusted partner since 1928, BakeMark provides our customers with the quality baking ingredients they depend on to produce the finest bakery products for you to enjoy time and time again. We are fully committed to the advancement of the communities BakeMark grows with: for every donut purchased on National Donut Day, we will make a donation to The Salvation Army.

“Especially in this tough economy, it’s important to remember to support the worth causes in our communities, and National Donut Day is a great opportunity for us to say thank you to The Salvation Army for its work with families, children, and homeless,” said BakeMark’s CEO Bill Day. “What better way to support a great cause than to stop in to your local donut shop and grab a delicious donut?”

Support National Donut Day and The Salvation Army by visiting your local donut shops and enjoy one of America’s favorite sweet treats! To find the participating location nearest you, keep an eye out for the National Donut Day poster. ( Visual tip: look left...)

Thank you in advance for your support!

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