Volunteer! Make your day off from work and school a “day on” for tikkun olam. Prior registration is not required, but signing up beforehand will help us plan for this special day.

Don’t forget to register for the MLK Shabbat@WHC and get more details on our Clothing Drive.

On-site Projects (subject to change)

• Baking Blueberry Muffins
• Building Bookcases
• Decorating Purim bags for Maryland state legislators (Ages 3+)
• Making No-Sew Blankets
• Making Trail Mix
• Preparing Lasagnas
• Sorting, Folding, and Packing Donated Clothing
• Undies for Everyone (rolling packs of underwear for kids in need)

Collections

• New and Gently-Used Clothing (all seasons, sizes, and genders) (these items can be brought to Temple or JBSC anytime!)
• Snacks for Friendship Place:
  • Cup of Noodles
  • Cereal Cups/Packs
  • Individual Fruit Cups
  • Instant Oatmeal Cups
  • Soft Grain Bars/Granola Bars
  • “Snacking” Soups”
  • Tuna and Cracker Packets
  • Cereal Bars (Kind Breakfast, NutriGrain Bars, etc.)
  • Sandwich Cracker Packs

Recipients Include

• Comfort Cases
• DC Central Kitchen
• Friendship Place
• Interfaith Works
• IONA Senior Services
• Martha’s Table
• YWCA of the National Capital Area
• Nourish Now
• Shepherd’s Table
• So Others Might Eat (SOME)
• So What Else
• The Bookshelf Project

Partners Include

First Baptist Church of Glenarden
Catholic University

MLK Day of Service is generously supported by WHC’S TOV FUND.