ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Food Bank of the Southern Tier is hosting a Serve and Learn Event in Elmira to honor MLK Day.

On Monday, January 20th at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier Warehouse, volunteers will come together to participate in a variety of activities including food repacking, workshops, and tours. activities including food repacking, workshops, and tours. 

“On this MLK Day, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by coming together and deepening our understanding of the root causes of hunger and inequality. Learning together about systemic issues is a critical first step in building a hunger-free and compassionate community,” said Lyndsey Lyman, Community Empowerment Manager.

Schedule of Events
8:30am-10am: Volunteer Shift
8:30am-10am: Hunger 101 Workshop
10:00am-10:30am: Tour of the Food Bank
10:30am-12pm: Volunteer Shift
10:30am-12pm: Racial Wealth Gap Simulation
1pm-2:30pm: Volunteer Shift
1pm-2:30pm: Hunger 101 Workshop
2:30pm-3:00pm: Tour of the Food Bank
3pm-4:30pm: Volunteer Shift


For more information, click here.  The warehouse is located at 388 Upper Oakwood Avenue, Elmira, NY.