Salvation Army of Reno County
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army of Reno County is looking for participants for their Donut Eating Event being held on Friday, May 31 at 9 a.m. The event will be located in front of The Salvation Army thrift store across from Smith’s Market at 200 S Main St.
“We hope to shine light on the need in our community and to have a fun time by sharing free donuts for everyone who comes out to the event,” said Major Paul James.
This is also a fundraiser to help send kids to summer camp at the cost of $10/week of camp. Camps consist of Music Camp, Sports Camp, and Character Building Camp based on ages. Of course, the cost of sending a child to camp far exceeds $10 and you can’t feed a child for a week at that cost.
“We do this because it is an amazing opportunity for our youth," James said. "It's an opportunity to experience an amazing time with kids their ages who become lifelong friends.”
Half of the money raised will also go towards the international work of The Salvation Army in third world countries in honor of the Donut Lassies who served American service men on the front lines during WW1 and part of WW2. The Salvation Army is in roughly 130 countries depending on the political climate. Many governments are unable to support schools and medical services. This is where The Salvation Army steps in to meet those needs by opening Hospitals, Schools, Orphanages and any other way to meet the needs that aren’t being met.
The Salvation Army is proud of National Donut Day that’s been going on since 1938. It began in Chicago and is now celebrated across the country. The Salvation Army claims the fame of helping create the popularity of donuts after the service men came back from war and were called doughboys, because of their love of the donut.
Help The Salvation Army celebrate this great history by coming out to eat a free donut, watching their Donut Eating Competition, and by donating toward your favorite donut competitor. You can donate by going to The Salvation Army of Hutchinson’s Facebook Page and clicking on the link, or by showing up to the event.
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