Celebrate National Donut Day with Salvation Army and FREE Krispy Kreme at Fashion Valley

Salvation Army handing out Krispy Kreme Donuts

to celebrate National Donut Day

It’s a sweet taste of Salvation Army history

June 7 is National Donut Day and The Salvation Army in San Diego is celebrating by giving away 50 dozen Krispy Kreme Donuts to say thank you to the community for supporting its work all year long. 

National Donut Day commemorates Salvation Army “Doughnut Lassies,” who provided writing supplies, stamps, clothes-mending, home-cooked meals and donuts for soldiers on the front lines of World War I. 

The Salvation Army Doughnut Lassies will be at Fashion Valley Simon Mall and Westfield Plaza Bonita Mall from 12-2 p.m. on Friday, June 7.

Who:     The Salvation Army

What:   Passing out Krispy Kreme Donuts

When:   Friday June 7, 12-2 p.m.

Where:

                  Fashion Valley Simon Mall

                  7007 Friars Rd.

                  San Diego, CA 92108-1152

                  River Plaza Entrance, Level 1 by Boudin

                  Westfield Plaza Bonita

                  3030 Plaza Bonita Rd.

                  National City, CA 91950

                  Applebee’s Entrance, Level 1

Krispy Kreme is donating all the donuts to The Salvation Army as well as giving out one free donut per customer at their San Diego locations. 

About The Salvation Army:

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1865. Nearly 33 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. About 83 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in nearly 9,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to http://www.sandiego.salvationarmy.org

About Fashion Valley

Fashion Valley is San Diego's finest collection of more than 200 stores and restaurants in a beautiful outdoor setting. Anchored by Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and jcpenney, Fashion Valley offers over 1.7 million square feet of retail space, making it the largest shopping mall in San Diego and one of the largest in California. Global brands call Fashion Valley their San Diego home, including Burberry, CH Carolina Herrera, Gucci, Hermes, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Prada and Ted Baker London, among others. The upcoming Madewell is expected to open this May, with Tommy Hilfiger expected this summer. With dining options like California Pizza Kitchen, The Cheesecake Factory, Love Boat Sushi, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, True Food Kitchen and more, combined with an 18-screen AMC movie theater on property, Fashion Valley is truly a premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. For a map and store listings, as well as directions, events and job listings, visit http://www.simon.com/mall/fashion-valley or call 619-688-9113. Visit Fashion Valley on https://www.facebook.com/FashionValleyMall, https://twitter.com/fashionvalleyca or http://instagram.com/fashionvalleyca/.