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Local volunteer opportunities for MLK Day

Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with these local volunteer opportunities.

Two ladies taping up boxes smiling

Volunteering can bring a smile to your face and to others.

Photo provided by God’s Pantry Food Bank

Each year, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed as a federal holiday on the third Monday of January — Jan. 16 this year . The theme for this year is “Cultivating a Beloved Community Mindset to Transform Unjust Systems,” according to The King Centera nonprofit founded by MLK’s wife, Coretta Scott King, to continue Dr. King’s legacy.

If you have time to dedicate to our community, here are three local volunteer opportunities:

Looking for other ways to get involved? Check out more local volunteer opportunities .

Events
Check out a few more of the local event offerings this week
The Collard Green Festival, Localtopia, and St. Petersburg Science Festival are back.
Peruse parade info and tips.
Race along the Skyway, TPA’a runway, and in Tampa Bay’s historic neighborhoods.
We share a few of our personal tips for enjoying the Tampa tradition.
Make the most of this Gaspy season with a pirate-themed pup party, arts and crafts, and even a Tampa Bay cleanup.
This year’s offerings include the customary childrens’ parade, historical presentations, and bar crawls.
Start 2023 off with champagne toasts, live music, and countdown parties.