Million Meals for MLK is a statewide hunger relief campaign led through a partnership between Volunteer Louisiana and Feeding Louisiana, bringing individuals, community groups, businesses, and volunteers together in service.

Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, the campaign turns his call to serve into action by working toward a shared goal: providing one million meals for Louisianans in need during January.

Volunteer wearing a blue shirt and hairnet smiles while holding several packaged meals at a Louisiana community food-packing event.

Why January?

After the holiday season, food banks and community pantries across Louisiana face the important task of restocking their shelves for the months ahead. Million Meals for MLK brings people together throughout January to help meet that need.

Centered around Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, an official day of service, the campaign invites Louisianans to honor Dr. King’s legacy by serving, sharing, and supporting their communities.

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Our Challenge

Hunger in Louisiana

Food insecurity affects households across Louisiana, with children and seniors among the most vulnerable.

1 in 5 Households

Nearly 1 in 5 Louisiana households experience food insecurity.

1 in 4 Children

1 in 4 Louisiana children live in food-insecure households.

14% of Seniors

14% of Louisiana seniors are food insecure, often facing tough choices.

Our Challenge

Hunger in Louisiana

Food insecurity affects households across Louisiana, with children and seniors among the most vulnerable.

1 in 5 Households

Nearly 1 in 5 Louisiana households experience food insecurity.

1 in 4 Children

1 in 4 Louisiana children live in food-insecure households.

14% of Seniors

14% of Louisiana seniors are food insecure, often facing tough choices.

Senior Hunger

Louisiana ranks 1st in the nation for senior hunger, leaving many older adults facing difficult choices between groceries, medications, and other essential needs.

This lack of adequate nutrition can increase the risk of chronic conditions and poor mental health.

: Older adults receive fresh produce and groceries during a community food distribution event.

Young child stands in front of an open refrigerator with mostly empty shelves, highlighting the impact of childhood food insecurity.

Child Hunger

More than 234,000 Louisiana children experience food insecurity, putting them at greater risk for developmental delays, poor academic performance, and long-term health issues.

Widespread hunger is leaving a significant number of our children at risk of being sick more often, having higher toxic stress, and suffering from physical, developmental, and cognitive impairments.

Creating Stronger Communities

Reliable access to nutritious food gives people the foundation to live healthier, more stable lives.

It supports better outcomes in education, health, and productivity while reducing the strain caused by unmet basic needs.

Meeting this need can create lasting impact across generations and help build stronger families and communities.

Mother and two children smile while holding groceries at a food bank, highlighting the importance of community hunger relief.

Our Impact

It Takes All of Us

Creating stronger, more food-secure communities takes all of us. By giving time, resources, and support, Louisianans can come together to make a meaningful difference across the state.

Make a Difference

Large group of Louisiana volunteers pose together in a gymnasium, celebrating their collective efforts to fight hunger and support local communities.

Our Impact

It Takes All of Us

Creating stronger, more food-secure communities takes all of us. By giving time, resources, and support, Louisianans can come together to make a meaningful difference across the state.

Make a Difference