AARP Pittsburgh Volunteers to Collect Food Donations During MLK Concert

AARP Pittsburgh volunteers will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by collecting non-perishable food donations for the East End Cooperative Ministries Food Pantry at the entrance to the 17th annual Let Freedom Ring concert, January 15 at 7 p.m. at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue, East Liberty.

Led by the MLK Festival Choir, the Let Freedom Ring concert is comprised of singers and musicians from choirs throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area.

Each year, these choirs unite to celebrate the ideals of Dr. King with the goal of blurring the geographic, demographic, and economic lines separating urban and suburban Pittsburgh.

The East End Cooperative Ministries Food Pantry provides groceries to those who are food-insecure and those dealing with homelessness and addiction.

The Cooperative also serves hot lunches free of charge to all in need.

Tickets for the in-person and live-streamed concert are available for a “Pay What Moves You” or “Pay What You Can” basis, beginning December 14th. Attendees of all ages are welcome. If you would like more information on the concert, you canvisit HERE.

If Dr. King’s selfless contributions and leadership inspire you to give back to your community, you can take the next step by visiting AARP’s Create the Good, where you will be connected with volunteer opportunities to share your life experiences, skills, and passions in your community and connect in ways that match your schedule and interests.