The City of Fishers is organizing a 2025 MLK Jr. Day celebration leading up to, and including, the official holiday Jan. 20 for residents to celebrate the message of kindness and service from the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Citing a need to replenish food pantries after the holidays, the city encourages residents to contribute to a communitywide food drive. According to an announcement, a similar food drive last year resulted in 20,000 pounds of food donations.
To participate before Jan. 20, residents can donate at various community locations through Jan. 17. They are:
- Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr.
- Fishers Art Center, 1 Municipal Dr.
- Hamilton East Public Library, 5 Municipal Dr.
- Fishers YMCA, 9012 126th St.
- Fishers Parks, 8100 E. 106th St., Suite 150
- Select Hamilton Southeastern Schools for donations from students and their families: Thorpe Creek Elementary School, Fishers Elementary School, Fishers Junior High School, Southeastern Elementary School, Riverside Intermediate School, Riverside Junior High School and Fall Creek Junior High School
On Jan. 20, residents can donate between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at:
- Kroger, 9799 E. 116th St.
- Kroger, 11700 Olio Rd.
- Kroger, 7272 Fishers Crossing Dr.
Donation needs include canned or bagged beans; canned fruit, meats, soup, etc.; boxed pasta, spaghetti sauce in cans or plastic jars; peanut butter, jelly and jams in plastic jars; ranch dressing, meals in a cup, boxed breakfast cereal, cereal bars and Pop-Tarts…