Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Food & Essentials Drive

202415jan9:00 am1:00 pmMartin Luther King, Jr. Day Food & Essentials Drive

Event Details

On Sunday and Monday, January 14 and 15, Stone Catchers will host the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Community Food and Household Essentials Drive. The MLK Day of Service is an annual event held nationally to encourage communities to take action to build the beloved community of Dr. King’s dream. MLK Day is the only federal holiday also designated as a national day of service to encourage all to volunteer to improve their community.

You can get involved by participating in the Community Drive on Sunday, by dropping off your donations at the church. Or on Monday, January 15, 9am-1pm, drop off your non-perishable food and paper good donations at the front steps of the church. Volunteers will be on Dunton Ave. to unload your donations from your car. Walk-up donations are also welcome. In addition to collecting items on Monday, January 15, donations can be dropped off in the lobby on Sunday, January 14 during worship services. All donations will go to local pantries.

When deciding what to donate here are some helpful hints:

  • Household items such as paper towels, toilet paper, dish detergent are not eligible for purchase with a Link card

  • Consider pop-top lids – sometimes people do not have a can opener

  • Olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and other spices can transform a meal

  • Remember items like Hamburger Helper are only good if you have ground beef

  • Baking mixes that require only water are good

  • Coffee is a luxury

  • Sugar and flour are always needed

  • Kraft Mac and Cheese requires milk and butter – consider Velveeta that comes with the sauce

Questions about MLK Day of Service contact Michele Holifield.

Time

Monday, January 15, 2024 9:00 am 9:00am - 1:00pm(GMT-06:00)

Location

First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights

302 N. Dunton

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