The City of Fishers is inviting residents to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with a day of giving and community service during its annual MLK Day celebration on Monday, January 20. The event includes a city-wide food drive, volunteer opportunities, and activities to inspire hope and kindness.
To combat the increased demand on local food pantries after the holiday season, the City of Fishers has partnered with the Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County and Memory Ventures for a food drive. Donations will be collected at all three Fishers Kroger stores from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on January 20.
For those unable to attend in person, online donations can be made through the city’s Amazon and Walmart wish lists. A complete list of needed items is available at FishersIN.gov/MLKDay.
Donation bins will also be available at various locations through Friday, January 17, including:
- Hamilton East Public Library Fishers Branch (5 Municipal Drive)
- Fishers YMCA (9012 126th Street)
- Fishers City Hall (1 Municipal Drive)
- Fishers Art Center (1 Municipal Drive)
- Fishers Parks HQ (8100 E. 106th Street, Suite 150)
Residents can further honor Dr. King’s vision by volunteering to support the food drive and other service projects. Opportunities are open for individuals and groups, and registration is available at VolunteerFishers.com.
To celebrate Dr. King’s message of hope, Fishers Parks invites residents to create “I have a dream” yard signs at Fishers Parks HQ (8100 E. 106th Street, Suite 150) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through January 17. Supplies are provided free of charge, though participants are encouraged to bring a donation for the food drive.
For more information on the event and volunteer opportunities, visit FishersIN.gov/MLKDay.