MLK Day of Service

Get Connected Icon Happens On Jan 19, 2026
Get Connected Icon 9-11 AM or 1-3 PM

Description

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to serving others. On Monday, January 19, 2026, millions of Americans will honor his example by participating in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

Join your neighbors in making a difference by signing up for a shift in the Volunteer Engagement Center (VEC). The VEC plays a vital role in Harvesters’ mission to mobilize the power of community to create equitable access to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of hunger. Volunteers help sort and repack food, enabling Harvesters to feed more than 226,000 people each month.

Important Details

  • Volunteer tasks vary based on product availability and project priorities.
  • For safety, volunteers must be at least 8 years old.
  • Volunteers under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Click here to register and sign the volunteer waiver on the Harvesters website. Have questions? Contact the Community Engagement team at fighthunger@harvesters.org.

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 8 and 150.
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Jan 16, 2026
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Wear Closed Toe Shoes

Location

Get Connected Icon 1220 Timberedge Road
Lawrence, KS  66049