Volunteers across Maryland came together on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to give back to their communities, carrying out acts of service inspired by Dr. King's legacy. Projects included painting murals, building furniture for schools, and supporting food banks.
BALTIMORE -- Volunteers throughout Maryland gave back to their communities to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday.About 40 volunteers from Arts for Learning and CareFirst did their service at Baltimore's Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service.They painted a mural, built furniture, and spruced up the hallways.
'More acts of community serviceMore than 100 volunteers served on Monday at the Maryland Food Bank.'We're making sure they get food that they identify, and that they like, and have it really be a dignified experience, when they go to one of our partners to receive food assistance,' said Elise Krikau, with the Maryland Food Bank.
COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BALTIMORE FOOD BANK
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