Annual MLK Call to Service Day

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Submitted by Jacona Hester-- In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who reminded us that “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve,” the Town of Fort Mill invites the community to take part in the Annual MLK Call to Service Day on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

This year, we are highlighting four local organizations that serve vital needs in our community. Donations of the items listed below will directly support the individuals and families they serve.

Requested Donations

Classroom Ready

Wide-ruled & college-ruled spiral composition notebooks, paper, 1.5” binders

Fort Mill Care Center

Walmart & Aldi gift cards so they can purchase perishable items, also: shelf stable milk, canned pineapple, canned roast beef, green enchilada sauce, fruit cups

Historic Paradise Foundation

Walmart, Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Grocery gift cards for their programs

York County Council on Aging

Non-perishable food items such as: rice, tuna, canned meats, individual snack items, coffee (any type), pasta, oatmeal, grits, crackers, paper towels, Scott Brand Toilet Tissue

Drop-Off Details

Fort Mill Town Hall

205 N. White Street, Fort Mill

Saturday, January 17, 2026

9:00AM – 11:00AM

Donations may be placed in the clearly marked boxes outside Town Hall.

Together, we can honor Dr. King’s legacy through service and compassion.

For the complete list of items, visit www.FortMillSC.gov/TownEvents

Questions? Contact Events Coordinator Jacona Hester at jhester@fortmillsc.gov.

Learn more

For more information about each organization, visit their respective websites, included below:

Classroom Ready: https://www.foundationforfortmillschools.org/programs/school-supply-drive.html

Fort Mill Care Center: https://www.fortmillcarecenter.org/

Historic Paradise Foundation: https://www.fmhpf.org/

York County Council on Aging: https://www.yccoa.com/