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SOUTH SALT LAKE — Many across the state and beyond are celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in his spirit by doing any kind of service.
For example, every inch of the Utah Food Bank was busy Monday with volunteers helping in a variety of different ways. Dozens of volunteers of all ages from a variety of organizations worked together to help their community.
Volunteers did everything from cleaning donation buckets to taping boxes that had been ripped apart.
“This is just a small action where I can feel like I’m helping someone,” said Alan, a teenager who was among the volunteers Monday.
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski, Salt Lake Police Chief Mike Brown, Salt Lake Fire Chief Karl Lieb, as well as various other and fire department officials also volunteered Monday morning at the food bank.
“(We wanted) to make sure that people understand that, yes, this is a holiday but Dr. King would want you to do service today,” Biskupski said.
Ginette Bott, Utah Food Bank chief development officer, said people coming together for any service is important regardless of the cause.
Utah Food Bank officials invite people to give their time not only on the holiday, but throughout the year, as well.
