THUNDER BAY – The Salvation Army of Thunder Bay has found a pretty sweet way to thank its community partners.
On Friday, Journey to Life Centre executive director Gary Ferguson delivered donuts to organizations around the city they’ve worked closely with over the years, a sign of appreciation for helping them improve the lives of those less fortunate.
Organizations on the receiving end included the Regional Food Distribution Association, Shelter House and the Norwest Community Health Centre.
It was a joy to do, Ferguson said.
“National Donut Day is a day that the Salvation Army recognizes our community partners that work toward social services to help those in our community that are less advantaged,” Ferguson said.
“Basically what we do with National Donut Day is we go out and deliver donuts to our community partners.”
Ferguson said there’s never been a better time to give thanks than now, given the fact the world is just beginning to emerge from a two-year pandemic.
“The last two years have been really difficult for us with COVID setting in, so we really appreciate the partners that we have.”
It’s a Salvation Army tradition that dates back to 1938, when Donut Lassies served the sweet treats to soldiers they were treating during the Second World War. It’s celebrated on the first Friday of June each year.
The donuts were supplied by the Mini Donut Shoppe food truck, which has also set up outside the Journey to Life Centre and will donate a portion of the proceeds from sales made on Friday to the Salvation Army.
The Mini Donut Shoppe will be on site until 8 p.m.
