The Salvation Army to Kickoff National Donut Day At Lyman Orchards

Connecticut – On Friday, June 2nd , The Salvation Army will be kicking off Donut Day at Lyman Orchards, located at 32 Reeds Gap Road in Middlefield, at 9:00 a.m. After a brief press conference, Salvation Army personnel will depart with their supply of donuts that will be served to veterans, VA employees, reservists, and active-duty service members throughout Connecticut.

The distribution sites include the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 287 West Street in Rocky Hill, the Newington Veterans Medical Center located at 555 Willard Avenue, and the Veterans Medical Center located at 950 Campbell Avenue in West Haven. Lyman Orchards is donating 700 donuts for National Donut Day.

National Donut Day is celebrated each year on the first Friday of June (June 2nd), but people may be surprised to learn that donuts do more than simply taste good. They can actually do good, too.

The Salvation Army established National Donut Day in 1938 to honor The Salvation Army’s “Donut Lassies,” who made history when they risked their lives to raise spirits and fuel hope by serving thousands of soldiers during WWI, in part by delivering donuts and other sweet treats to those in the war.

In 1917, Salvation Army volunteers traveled to France during World War I, where they set up makeshift huts on the front lines, providing essential goods and sweet treats like donuts to boost the morale of soldiers. The donut became a taste of home, symbolizing comfort for Americans during challenging times. Similarly, at slotmonster.com, players can find a delightful array of online slot games that evoke the same sense of nostalgia and enjoyment. Just as the donut has become an enduring symbol of comfort, the thrill of spinning the reels at slotmonster.com offers players a fun and exciting escape, blending the sweetness of tradition with the modern excitement of online gaming.

More than a hundred years later, The Salvation Army is still serving on the front lines, now through a wide range of social services for America’s most vulnerable individuals and families. In 2022, The Salvation Army served over 460,000 meals to those in need in Connecticut.

“Lyman Orchards is proud to be working with The Salvation Army to support our veterans and active service members on National Donut Day,” said John Lyman, Executive Vice President of Lyman Orchards. “What better way to celebrate than with our cinnamon cider donuts, which are voted consistently as Connecticut’s best donuts.”

“As the citizens of Connecticut celebrate National Donut Day, we are proud to remember that this fun tradition of sharing a sweet treat and a happy memory started with our very own volunteers over a hundred years ago,” said Major Debra Ashcraft, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army’s Southern New England Division. “If you ask me, knowing that the day has its roots in the fight for good and serving those on the frontlines makes those pastries taste even sweeter.”

The Salvation Army will be hosting the following National Donut Day activities, serving veterans, VA employees, reservists, and active-duty service members.

Newington Veterans Medical Center
555 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT
Late morning

Rocky Hill Department of Veterans Affairs
287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT
11:30 a.m.

West Haven Veterans Medical Center
950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT
Late morning

For more information about National Donut Day, to find out more about local activities, and to donate, visit: ctri.SalvationArmy.org
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About The Salvation Army USA
The Salvation Army annually helps 30 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter: @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood

Lyman Orchards Donates $34,807 to American Cancer Society

Middlefield, CT – Lyman Orchards, a popular family-owned New England destination for over 280 years, is pleased to share a recent $34,807 donation made to the American Cancer Society using a portion of the proceeds from their 2022 Corn Maze.

Each year, Lyman Orchards hosts a Corn Maze in the fall that brings New England families and friends to the orchard. Over the course of 23 years, Lyman Orchards has donated a total of $731,891 to the American Cancer Society.

“We are proud to support the American Cancer Society and their mission to help those fighting cancer,” states Lyman Orchards Executive Vice President John Lyman. “We thank the team at the American Cancer Society for all the work they do for cancer patients and survivors each day, and are happy to help in any way that we can.”

“In 2023, more than 1.9 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States and more than 600,000 Americans will lose their fight to cancer. The American Cancer Society is deeply grateful for our continued partnership with Lyman Orchards.” shares Lizzy Givan, Executive Director of the American Cancer Society New England Division. “Thanks to our shared vision, Lyman Orchards is working to help the American Cancer Society advance its mission through advocacy, research, and patient support in an effort to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer.”

The 2023 Corn Maze is currently slated to open on Saturday, September 2nd.

For more information, visit lymanorchards.com.

About Lyman Orchards:
Situated on 1,100 acres in Middlefield, Connecticut, Lyman Orchards is a year-round family destination. Established in 1741, Lyman Orchards offers a variety of recreational activities and venues for adults and children of all ages—including pick-your-own fruit orchards, a farm market, seasonal mazes, 36 holes of championship golf, a par-29 nine-hole course, one of the top golf-training facilities in the state of Connecticut, 1741 Pub & Grill, meeting and event space, and seasonal festivals. For more information, call Lyman Orchards at 860-349-1793 or visit lymanorchards.com.

About the American Cancer Society:
The American Cancer Society is on a mission to free the world from cancer. They invest in lifesaving research, provide 24/7 information and support, and work to ensure that individuals in every community have access to cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. For more
information, visit cancer.org.

Lyman Orchards Donates $17,402 to Connecticut Cancer Foundation

Middlefield, CT – Lyman Orchards, a popular family-owned New England destination for over 280 years, is thrilled to share a recent $17,402 donation made to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation using a portion of the proceeds from their 2022 Corn Maze.

The Corn Maze at Lyman Orchards is an annual tradition that gathers New England families to the orchard. For the 2022 Corn Maze, 50¢ of every ticket sold went to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation. In the past three years, Lyman Orchards has donated a total of $54,287 to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation.

“We appreciate the work that the Connecticut Cancer Foundation does in supporting cancer patients and their families ,” states Lyman Orchards Executive Vice President John Lyman. “We are thankful and privileged to be able to play a small part in helping them on their journey to help others.”

“We, at the Connecticut Cancer Foundation, are so grateful to partner with Lyman Orchards to financially assist cancer patients right in our own backyard with basic living needs to include rent, utilities, food, and more,” says Jane Ellis, Executive Director of the CCF. “The corn maze is a creative opportunity to connect with your customers in a meaningful way to do good in the community. Medical expertise is a key part to cancer treatment, but it won’t be enough. To get through it, you need to build a cancer team with family, friends, and community support.”

The 2023 Corn Maze is currently slated to open on Saturday, September 2nd.

For more information, visit lymanorchards.com.

About Lyman Orchards:

Situated on 1,100 acres in Middlefield, Connecticut, Lyman Orchards is a year-round family destination. Established in 1741, Lyman Orchards offers a variety of recreational activities and venues for adults and children of all ages—including pick-your-own fruit orchards, a farm market, seasonal mazes, 36 holes of championship golf, a par-29 nine-hole course, one of the top golf-training facilities in the state of Connecticut, 1741 Pub & Grill, meeting and event space, and seasonal festivals. For more information, call Lyman Orchards at 860-349-1793 or visit lymanorchards.com.

About the Connecticut Cancer Foundation:

The Connecticut Cancer Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1987 to provide financial assistance to CT cancer patients and their families and to fund cancer research. To learn more go to www.ctcancerfoundation.org.