26th Annual MLK Day of Service: Blanket & Toiletry Drive

The 26th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Blanket & Toiletry Drive is Thursday Network’s annual event to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

During the month of January, communities within DC, Prince George’s County, and Montgomery County will be asked to donate items and funds to create care packages for people in need. 

 On January 19th, we will host an event in collaboration with Maya Angelou Public Charter School to assemble and deliver care packages. Volunteers will assist in creating packages that consist of blankets, deodorants, feminine hygiene products (e.g., tampons and pads), floss, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpastes, soaps, and words of encouragement. This year’s goal is to deliver 2,000 packages to people in need throughout the Greater Washington Area. In addition to care packages, we will host various community service project stations that are family-friendly and will serve more than 2,400 recipients.

Want to get involved? You can Volunteer and/or Donate. We have several contribution options available.

To Volunteer:

Join us and participate in person on January 19th. 

• Thursday Network members: Please click this Sign-up Station Link to choose a station option.

• Non-members: Please click this Eventbrite Link to register and choose a station option on the registration page. 

To Donate:

• Order items from our Amazon Wishlist linked here
• Monetary Donation: You can make a donation on our website Thursday Network (donate tab), and select the MLK Day of Service 2026 button. Please donate by January 11th.
• Bring winter clothes to donate at the event on January 19th. We are requesting new, gently used and clean winter clothes only (Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Sweaters).

Any event related questions, please contact:

Kyarha Meadows-Russell at csprograms@thursdaynetwork.org