“Make it a day on, not a day off”
In honor of MLK Jr. Day, MLK Day of Service is a tradition for Anteaters to continue Dr. Martin Luther King‘s legacy through service to the community. In years past, Anteaters have volunteered in packaging non-perishable food items into boxes to be sent out to families in need around Orange County. Participants engaged in discussions about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the passage of humanitarian rights. The purpose of this event is to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by serving our community, and giving students the opportunity to contribute to turning MLK Jr.’s vision of a world without poverty, hunger, and hate into a reality.
The MLK Jr. Day of Service is presented in collaboration with OneOC, Orange County Food Bank, UCI Cross-Cultural Center, UCI Basic Needs Center, UCI Student Life & Leadership, and UCI Transportation and Distribution Services.
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Winter 2025
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100+ Participants engaged in packaging boxes of food
As a result of the event,
81% of students recognize the impact of Martin Luther King Jr.’s commitment to community service and its lasting effects in the modern world
83% of students gained a new perspective and were able to reflect with peers on how their service creates impact in the community present and moving forward
4,280 Food Boxes Packed
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Winter 2024
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60+ Volunteers
As a result of the event,
100% of post-event survey participants agreed they understood more about the topic of food security in the local community and how to engage in the issue through a social justice lens
100% of post-event survey participants agreed they were able to reflect with their peers on how their service impacts society on a local and national level
5,870 Food Boxes Packed!
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Winter 2023
120+ Volunteers
As a result of the event,
100% of survey participants strongly agreed/agreed that as a result of this community service event, they understood more on the topic of food insecurity in our local community and how they engage in this issue through a social justice perspective
Majority of survey participants really enjoyed doing service again with the interactions especially due to the limitations during the pandemic
7,411 Food Boxes Packed!