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This month food banks and volunteers across the country came together to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a national day of service with various initiatives to fight hunger and make a positive impact in their respective communities. As Dr. King proclaimed in his Nobel Peace Prize speech, “I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits.” Additionally, the Trump administration made waves again when it was announced that 14 states would sue the administration over the new food stamp rule.

1. On Thursday afternoon, January 16th, 14 states filed a lawsuit to block a new rule that would eliminate food stamps for an estimated 688,000 Americans. The Legal Council For Health Justice shared an article where it argues that “USDA unlawfully limited states' discretion to exempt certain adults from work requirements for an extended period of time based on local employment conditions.” District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine and State Attorney General Tish James are leading the lawsuit.

   "Denying access to vital SNAP benefits would only push hundreds of thousands of already vulnerable Americans into greater economic uncertainty." https://t.co/kg9Kf3NVF8 #HandsOffSNAP

   — Legal Council (@thelegalcouncil) January 20, 2020

3. To honor MLK’s legacy, the organization Rise Against Hunger gathered volunteers to come together to package meals tweeting a quote by MLK himself saying “...the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others.”

   We are grateful to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on #MLKDay2020! As volunteers across the country joined hands together to package meals, we were reminded of Dr. King’s dream to make the world a better place, one act of kindness at a time. https://t.co/LDYPlRDZ1l

   — Rise Against Hunger (@Rise2030) January 21, 2020

5. Feeding America celebrated MLK day tweeting “An Ode to Volunteers,” thanking them for their service and dedication. With the help of volunteers, The Feeding America network is able to provide food to more than 40 million people annually. Additionally, they shared where people can contribute, volunteer and support a local food back in their community.

   Thank you to the millions of volunteers fighting hunger across the country. #MLKDay https://t.co/L3PDNdE8DS

   — Feeding America (@FeedingAmerica) January 20, 2020

   This #MLKDay, celebrate the words of Dr. King by committing to help families struggling with hunger. Learn more on how you can make a difference by volunteering at a food bank in your community. https://t.co/vr0984ICC1 pic.twitter.com/n1cpNdl7iK

   — Feeding America (@FeedingAmerica) January 20, 2020

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