Before he was assassinated in 1968, Dr. King was leading what he called the "Poor People's Campaign," an effort to alleviate poverty and hunger across the country.
"I thank President Obama for his call, and we join proudly in that call. But we absolutely need individuals and civil society to join in the fight because it's a big problem and really when we all pull together that is when we are most likely to be able to end hunger," said Nancy Roman, president of the Capital Area Food Bank.
Members of Delta Sigma Theta sorority are doing what they can to help people and communities in need. For the last century the 260,000 member public service sorority and the nation's largest African American women's organization has been involved in countless service projects. Francine Blake from Ohio says community service is a lifetime commitment for this sorority.
"We serve the community not just on the local level, not just on the national level, but on the international level. We have now given scholarships to millions of young ladies to go to school and also young men," Blake said.
The sorority will be serving others on the MLK holiday.
Public service organizations hope a national day of service will encourage more people to volunteer in community projects throughout the year.
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