Published January 13, 2026

MONROE, La.Ìý–Ìý³ÉÈ˶¶Òô will hold a donation drive on January 14-16, 2026, for its annual MLK Service Project.ÌýThe theme of the project is “Serving with Dignity: Meeting Needs, Lifting Lives.â€�ÌýULM students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members,Ìýare encouraged to donate non-perishable foods, hygiene products, and household supplies toÌýsupport The Renewal CenterÌýof Northeast Louisiana, a local nonprofit, as well as the on-campus ULM Food Pantry.ÌýÌý
The 2026 theme of “Serving with Dignity: Meeting Needs, Lifting Lives,â€� reflectsÌýULM’sÌýmission to foster civic responsibility and uplift the communities that ULM serves. TheÌýinitiative mobilizes students, faculty, staff, and community members to work collaboratively in addressing critical needs thatÌýimpactÌýquality of life andÌýhuman dignity across Northeast Louisiana.Ìý
Through strategic collaboration with The Renewal Center of Northeast LouisianaÌýand the ULM Food Pantry, this service project directly responds to issues of resource and food insecurity affecting both our campus and surrounding community. The Renewal Center of Northeast Louisiana provides essential resources, compassion, and supportive pathways for individuals and families facing hardship, while the ULM Food Pantry plays a vital role in ensuring that Warhawk students and families have access toÌýbasic necessities.Ìý
Donations for the drive will be accepted Wednesday, January 14, through Friday, January 16 at any of these three locations:ÌýThe Office of Global and Multicultural Affairs, Sandel Hall 200; The Office of Student Development, Student Center 2ndÌýFloor; or The ULM Activity Center.ÌýÌý
To ensure balanced distribution and maximize participation, the following ULM divisions are asked to contribute items as listed:Ìý
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The Office of theÌýPresident/Marketing & Communications/Assessment & Evaluation:ÌýbabyÌýfood,Ìýdiapers,Ìýnon-perishablesÌý
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Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs/All Academic Colleges:Ìýwater, paper towelsÌý
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Graduate School, Library & Professional Development:Ìý3-compartment to-go containers, toilet paperÌý
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Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs:Ìýfirst-aid kits, cleaning suppliesÌý
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Assistant Vice President for Admission, Recruitment, & Operations:Ìýnon-perishable foods, laundry detergent, water, feminine hygiene productsÌý
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Vice President for Business Affairs/Executive Director for Auxiliary Enterprises & Student Services:Ìýwater, trash bagsÌý
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Assistant Vice President for Budgets & Administration:Ìýshampoo & conditioner, toothbrushes & toothpasteÌý
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Executive Director, ULM Foundation & Alumni Relations:Ìýbaby products, 3-compartment to-go containersÌý
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Athletics:Ìýwater, toilet paperÌý
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