On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Philadelphia Union will honor Dr. King’s legacy through a meaningful Day of Service rooted in reflection, unity, and community impact.
As part of the initiative, the Union will address food insecurity in Chester by providing healthy, cost-effective meal packs, along with resource cards that connect residents to information and support—helping families continue to stock their pantries with nutritious, affordable ingredients.
All meal packs and resource materials will be donated to the Community Pantry at the Boys & Girls Club of Chester. Those interested in volunteering with the Union are encouraged to sign up here on the club’s U-Serve site and arrive the Union Yards by 10AM ET.
In addition, the City of Chester, Widener University, the CAAT Center, Making a Change Group, and Delco Volunteers will host Day of Service events throughout Chester, further honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Details on events taking place throughout the day can be found below. Volunteers are welcomed and encouraged to join the Union and the City of Chester for any of the events below. To register for the following events, please click here. All events begin at 9AM ET.
- Opening Ceremony & Breakfast (Chester City Hall, 1 E 4th St, Chester PA 19013)
- Peace March (Chester City Hall to Widener University)
- Community Beautification (13th & Edgemont Avenue)
- Community Building Activities (Widener University, 1 University Place, Chester PA 19013)
- 1st Annual Hoops for Hunger (Schwartz Athletic Center, 783 E 17th St. Chester PA 19013)
