MLK Jr. Day of Service

Join Us in Service: MLK Jr. Day At SSFS!

Rescheduled to Sunday, February 23, 2025

RSVP NOW to join us for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service - February 23, 2025
Meet in person for snacks and activities in the Athletics Center at 10:30 AM

Our original event date was cancelled due to snowy weather, but our new makeup date is on the books for Sunday, February 23! Sandy Spring Friends School joins the nation in service and reflection to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We are planning a number of in-person service projects and hope you’ll join us!

Each year, on the third Monday in January, Sandy Spring Friends School joins the nation in service and reflection to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will host a conversation about social justice featuring a guest speaker from Shepherd's Table and various service projects tailored to a range of comfort levels and availability, from in-person, hands-on activities to donation drop-offs. Collection opportunities will run before and after Monday’s Day of Service to provide opportunities for families who are not able to be on-campus on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to contribute.

To volunteer or ask questions, please reach out to the MLK Day of Service Co-Clerks, Hilary Phillips, Kate Lawrence, and Yvonne Prutzman.

Let us know you’re coming! We’ll be assembling casseroles, making cards and blankets, and putting together toiletry kits. Note that Upper School students can receive service learning hours for their participation throughout the day!

On-Campus Activities

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Assembling Casseroles for Shepherd's Table

Join us in assembling casseroles to help keep the freezers full at Shepherd's Table in Silver Spring, Md. Shepherd's Table strives to improve quality of life, create a pathway towards self-sufficiency, and inspire hope for those experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, and poverty. At the core of their mission is their meal service program, which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the week and brunch and dinner on the weekends. Since the organization was founded in 1983, they have provided more than 117,000 meals every year without missing a single day. Baking pans, ingredients and recipes will be provided.

This activity will take place starting at 10:30 AM in the Multipurpose Room of the Athletics Center. Note that you need to sign up for a specific time slot for this activity on the RSVP form.

Card Making for Deployed Military, Veterans, and First Responders

Blankets for Regional Hospitals & Shelters

Participate in community blanket making for hospitals, outreach centers and shelters. Fleece will be available for younger students to knot and older students to fringe. Blankets are distributed by the Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) and distributed to organizations including Shady Grove Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Meals on Wheels, Small Things Matter and the DC Diaper Bank.

This activity will take place starting at 10:30 AM in the Athletics Center.

Toiletry Kits for Emergency Shelters

Join us to put together toiletry kits for recipients of Interfaith Works’ emergency shelter programs. Participants are asked to bring in travel-sized toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, moisturizer, deodorant, razor, and shave cream). We will provide travel bags for your family to decorate and fill.

This activity will take place starting at 10:30 AM in the Athletics Center.

Collection Opportunities

Food Pantry Donations

Food Pantry Donations

Thanks to all the families who contributed to this food collection!

1 out of 12 people in Montgomery County experience food insecurity. 1 out of 3 elementary students qualify for free and reduced-price school meals. Support our community by bringing healthy, shelf stable foods for donation to a local food pantry. There will be large blue collection boxes at the Middle School entrance for donations from January 13-24.