Attention: All Associates

Friday, June 7^th, was National Donut Day, and the San Mateo Corporate Office took full advantage of this sweet holiday. The Office Services team delivered boxes of the delicious treats for everyone to enjoy, making for the perfect way to start a Friday. 

Here are some fun facts about donuts:

- National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June and was created by the Salvation Army in Chicago in 1938 to honor their members who served donuts to soldiers during World War I.

- There are approximately 10 billion donuts made in the United States each year.

- The largest donut ever made was an American-style Jelly donut weighing 1.7 tons, which was 16 feet in diameter and 16 inches long.

- Boston has the most donut shops per person. The city has one donut shop for every 2,480 people.

- Renee Zellweger ate 20 donuts a day to gain weight for the Bridgit Jones'  sequel.

- Doughnut or donut? Both are correct! While Doughnut is generally the more preferred spelling, donut is the Americanized, shortened version.