Monday, Jan. 18th, we nationally celebrate and honor Dr. Marking Luther King Jr., and here are events happening around the Triangle!

The Goldsboro NAACP:

• Collecting non-perishable items and putting them in boxes throughout Goldsboro so people in need can come and grab food, items they need.
• Click here for the list of Blessing Box locations

The United Way of the Greater Triangle:

• Collect donations to help four non-profit groups in honor of Dr. King.
• “The organization is inviting residents to drop off physical supplies — including household items, school supplies, clothing, and more — to Wake Up and Read (Raleigh) or The Frontier (Durham) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m”

The Year of the Black Entrepreneur and Triangle MLK Committee:

• MLK Day of Service Food Distribution Monday. The food distribution will take place at Southeast Raleigh YMCA at 1436 Rock Quarry Road at 9 a.m. until all the food has been shared with those in need.

The Town of Cary: 

• Virtual events — called Dreamfest — on Monday. Click here to view the events Monday.

You can read more here.