WASHINGTON – This weekend, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen will commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in the Manna Food Center’s MLK, Jr. Service Weekend Food Drive at a local supermarket on Saturday and by speaking at the United Negro College Fund’s 36th annual MLK Birthday Celebration and the Charles County NAACP’s MLK Prayer Breakfast on Monday.
Saturday
9:30 am – Van Hollen Participates in Manna Food Center’s MLK Jr. Service Weekend Food Drive
Senator Van Hollen will join volunteers to collect food at the Westfield Wheaton Giant store for the Manna Food Center. Manna serves approximately 3,200 families every month and sends home Smart Sacks weekly with 2,800 elementary students. Recently, the Manna Food Center has waived income requirements for federal workers to help Marylanders impacted by the government shutdown.
Westfield Wheaton Giant
2900 University Blvd. West
Wheaton, MD 20902
Monday
8:30 am – Speak at United Negro College Fund’s 36th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration
Senator Van Hollen will join the United Negro College Fund for their 36th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration. The Senator will speak on the importance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and his transformative impact on our country.
7777 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD
10:30 am – Speak at Charles County NAACP Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast
Senator Van Hollen will join the Charles County NAACP for their annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast. The Senator will speak on the importance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and his transformative impact on our country. **Note: Program begins at 9:00 am.
North Point High School
250 Davis Rd.
Waldorf, MD 20603