# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 26th Annual MLK Day of Service: Blanket & Toiletry Drive
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Thursday Network’s annual day of service event to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.About this EventPlease join Thursday Network in collaboration with the Maya Angelou Learning Center to assemble and deliver care packages. Volunteers will assist in creating packages that will 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? We have several contribution options available. You can Volunteer and/or Donate.To Volunteer:Join us and participate in person on January 18th.Thursday Network members, select "Thursday Network Volunteer" on the registration page (register for a station via thursdaynetwork.org event page/announcement).Non-members please choose a station option on the next page (registration page). We look forward to your valuable contribution!To Donate:Monetary Donation: You can make a donation on our Thursday Network Website (donate tab), and select the MLK Day of Service 2025 button. Please donate by Wednesday, January 15th.Bring winter clothes to donate at the event on January 18th. We are requesting new, gently used and clean winter clothes only (Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Sweaters).Any event related questions, please contact:Clayton Guy at csevents@thursdaynetwork.orgKyarha Meadows-Russell at csprograms@thursdaynetwork.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/26th-annual-mlk-day-of-service-blanket-and-toiletry-drive/100001978858786901
- **Event Categories**: martin-luther-king-day, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Maya Angelou Public Charter School
- **lat**: 38.8903236
- **long**: -76.91996
- **full address**: Maya Angelou Public Charter School, 5600 East Capitol Street Northeast, Washington, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 26th Annual MLK Day of Service: Blanket & Toiletry Drive being held?
  - **A:** 26th Annual MLK Day of Service: Blanket & Toiletry Drive takes place on Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Maya Angelou Public Charter School, 5600 East Capitol Street Northeast, Washington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 26th Annual MLK Day of Service: Blanket & Toiletry Drive?
  - **A:** 26th Annual MLK Day of Service: Blanket & Toiletry Drive is organized by Greater Washington Urban League Young Professionals-Thursday Network.

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