U.S. Hunger, in partnership with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s MLK Commission and the Orange County Mayor’s MLK Initiative, announced the 2nd Annual MLK Day of Service Million Meal Pack. This inspiring event unites volunteers, sponsors, and the community to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service and compassion.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Press Conference at 11:00 am in Room S230A
- Location: Orange County Convention Center | South Concourse Hall B
- Website: mlk.ushunger.org
Rick Whitted, CEO of U.S. Hunger, expressed his gratitude for the growing impact of the event: “The MLK Day of Service Million Meal Pack is more than an event-it’s a movement of hope, unity, and action. We are deeply thankful to our sponsors and volunteers for coming together to make Dr. King’s dream a reality.”
This year’s event was made possible by the following sponsors:
FREEDOM
- The Kroger Co. Foundation
DIGNITY
- Clear Channel Outdoor
- Sara Lee Bread
- Orange County Convention Center
JUSTICE
- Orlando Utility Commission
- JPMorgan Chase
UNITY
- VyStar Credit Union
- King’s Chapel of Central Florida
- Orlando Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
- Orlando Health
- Sodexo Live
PEACE
- AdventHealth
- Florida Blue
- Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
- K. Mills Construction, LLC
- Engineering Consulting Services
- Fairwinds Credit Union
- MedHealth Clinical
- Gibbs & Register
- Whitted Historic Community
- O-Town Provisions
Thanks to Freedom Sponsor, Kroger, $10,000 in scholarship funds will be awarded to students pursuing careers in service and technology. “Kroger is excited to once again collaborate with U.S. Hunger, the Orlando Mayor’s MLK Commission and the Orange County Mayor’s MLK Initiative to help fight food insecurity in the communities we serve,” said Jason Shaffer, vice president of eCommerce supply chain and logistics for Kroger Fulfillment. “We are truly honored to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy through this event that enables us to further our Purpose and Promise to be friendly and caring, uplift every way, and improve every day while also fulfilling our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste commitment.”
GET INVOLVED
Get Involved: The success of the MLK Day of Service Million Meal Pack relies on the power of community engagement. We invite volunteers from all walks of life to join us in this meaningful endeavor. You’ve never experienced community service like this: roll up your sleeves, bring your dancing shoes and register for a shift today!
Simply visit our volunteer registration page at volunteermlk.org
U.S. Hunger is a 501(c)(3) that has activated more than 1,000,000 volunteers to distribute over 160 million meals across the globe. They address hunger by engaging volunteers, educating on the root causes of food insecurity, and creating access to nutritious meals for low-income families and individuals.
