The MLK Jr. Day of Service Project empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community.”

On Monday, January 15, 2024, we will continue Dr. King’s legacy of civic engagement and service by participating in a collaborative service project with the community by shepherding a food and toiletry drive. Donations to the food drive should be nonperishable items. The day of service event will take place on Monday, January 15, 2024 from 1pm-4pm at the Woollen Gym. The first 20 people to bring five (5) nonperishable items and/or toiletries will receive a MLK Jr. Day of Service t-shirt and free entry into the “Hoops for Hunger” basketball tournament. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to win door prizes, which includes an autographed basketball from the 2023-2024 UNC men’s basketball team. Contributions received from the food/toiletry drive will be donated to Carolina Cupboard, an on-campus organization that provides food assistance to individuals in the Carolina community. Proceeds from the Autographed Basketballs for Community Service will benefit Inter-Faith Council for Social Services.

The MLK Jr. Day of Service is co-sponsored by the Autographed Basketballs for Community Service and the UNC General Alumni Association