MLK Day of Service 2020: "Healthy in Body, Soul and Mind" First Parish Church Saco

Middle and high school aged students prepare grab-and-go bags of fresh fruits and vegetables, hygiene products, and household cleaning products for community members in need. The First Parish Church of Saco also made clean clothing, such as jackets, boots and pants, as well as blankets available for community members. Students also share information on mindfulness activities, such as simple yoga positions and relaxation techniques, to help community members in need.

This project was made possible in part by funding provided by the Maine Youth Act Mini-grant Program, administered by Volunteer Maine and the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation. Learn more here: http://www.maineservicecommission.gov/news/2020/01/15/mlk-day-2020-grant-recipients/
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Left to right: Lizzie Johnson, Alex Savage and Grace Doyle, members of First Parish Church and MLK Day of Service volunteers, spend the morning preparing and distributing grab-and-go bags for community members in need. The bags include fresh fruits and vegetables, hygiene products and information on mindfulness activities designed to reduce stress and anxiety.
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Left to right: Lizzie Johnson, Alex Savage and Grace Doyle, members of First Parish Church and MLK Day of Service volunteers, spend the morning preparing and distributing grab-and-go bags for community members in need. The bags include fresh fruits and vegetables, hygiene products and information on mindfulness activities designed to reduce stress and anxiety.

  • Left to right: Lizzie Johnson, Alex Savage and Grace Doyle, members of First Parish Church and MLK Day of Service volunteers, spend the morning preparing and distributing grab-and-go bags for community members in need. The bags include fresh fruits and vegetables, hygiene products and information on mindfulness activities designed to reduce stress and anxiety.
  • Left to right: Heather and Kris Galasyn pose for a photo inside the First Parish Church in Saco next to an information board that includes details on services available during the MLK Day of Service activity.
  • Community members could choose from a variety of free books that were made available during the MLK Day of Service activity.
  • Community members could choose from a variety of free books that were made available during the MLK Day of Service activity.
  • Community volunteers and parish members prepare meals for community members in need.
  • Community volunteers and parish members prepare meals for community members in need.
  • Community volunteers and parish members prepare meals for community members in need.
  • Community volunteers and parish members prepare meals for community members in need.
  • Ryan Gordon and Patrick Young of Boy Scout Troop 310 spend the morning washing dishes for guests in attendance.
  • Breakfast and lunch is made available for community members in need.
  • One of the several commemorative posters of Martin Luther KIng, Jr. on display during the day of service activity.
  • The view of the lobby of First Parish Church in Saco during its MLK Day of Service project.
  • Clean shoes were made available for community members in attendance.
  • Clean shoes were made available for community members in attendance.
  • Clean jackets and warm clothing were made available for community members to take home.
  • Clean socks were made available for community members to take home.
  • Clean, warm clothing were made available for community members to take home.
  • Community members could take advantage of free health screenings, hair cuts and other services to improve the mind and body.
  • The Alliance of Therapy Dogs brought two therapy dogs, (left to right) Butterscotch Sunday (Scotch) and Professor, for community members to interact with.
  • Professor from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
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