Operation Legacy

Putnam, CT - MLK Donation Ruck

17 - Jan - 2026
8:45am
Putnam, CT - MLK Donation Ruck

Join Travis Manion Foundation and the Hartford Chapter for an MLK Day of Service ruck to support the Daily Bread Food Pantry in Putnam, CT.

Volunteers will meet at 8:45 a.m. in the dirt parking lot across from the Hale YMCA. Please bring donated items packed in your ruck or backpack. These are the supplies you'll carry and deliver during the event.

At 9:00 a.m., the group will begin a 2-mile roundtrip ruck from the YMCA MLK "Teach Peace" mural, and continue to the Daily Bread Food Pantry. 

Items Needed:

  • Food donations: dry cereal, peanut butter, jelly, rice, canned or instant mashed potatoes, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned meat, soup, pasta and sauce, crackers, and juiceo, etc.)

  • Personal hygiene products (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.)

  • Toilet paper

This is a meaningful way to honor Dr. King's legacy through service, community, and action. All are welcome to participate.

 

This project will honor the life and legacy of 1st LT Travis Manion, USMC.

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