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 from 9-11 a.m.
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
Organization Details: https://www.foundationforfortmillschools.org/programs/school-supply-drive.html
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
Organization Details: https://www.fortmillcarecenter.org/
Historic Paradise Foundation
Walmart, Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Grocery gift cards for their programs
Organization Details: https://www.fmhpf.org
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
Organization Details: https://www.yccoa.com/
Drop-Off Details
Fort Mill Town Hall
205 N. White Street, Fort Mill
Saturday, January 17, 2026
9– 11 AM
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, click here.
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/