Article: Salvation Army's Famous Doughnut is New Ammunition in Fight against Homelessness, Hopelessness and Hunger.

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2004

The Salvation Army announced today that it is getting back into the doughnut business with its Famous Doughnut and the help of retail partner Fred Meyer. The original Famous Doughnut was served by Salvation Army Lassies to American soldiers on the front-lines of WWI. Boxes of Famous Doughnuts are available now at Fred Meyer stores in Washington, Idaho, Alaska and Oregon. Proceeds from the sale of each box of Famous Doughnuts will go towards supporting local Salvation Army social service programs.

Revived by a Seattle-based team of Salvation Army staff and volunteers, The ...

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