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Volunteer Opportunity: MLK Day of Service @ Essentials Market – 1/21/26

Blue Star Families

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  • Free
  • 455 USS Tennessee Rd
    Staten Island, New York 10305
  • 9AM-1:00PM EST

MLK Day of Service | A Day On, Not a Day Off
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, join the Blue Star Families NY Tri-State Chapter for a meaningful Day of Service in support of our military families.

A day on — not a day off.

Together, let’s honor Dr. King’s legacy through service and community impact.

Your support helps us efficiently process deliveries, stock the market, and ensure families receive the resources they need.

What to Expect
Volunteers are needed from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Deliveries will arrive throughout the shift from Amazon, local grocery stores, and community partners.

Tasks include:

• Unloading deliveries

• Carrying boxes upstairs to the market

• Unpacking items

• Organizing and stocking shelves

How to Prepare
• Wear closed-toed shoes

• Dress in comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty

• Bring water to stay hydrated

Volunteer Schedule
WHEN:

Regular schedule: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

WHERE:

Family Meeting Center – 2nd Floor

Fort Wadsworth

455 USS Tennessee Rd

Staten Island, NY 10305