Give the gift of warmth this winter!
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center’s annual Winter Warm-Up is a community-based effort to provide new coats, hats, and gloves to kids in need.
El Winter Warm-Up anual del Centro Comunitario Martin Luther King, Jr. es un esfuerzo comunitario para proporcionar nuevos abrigos, gorros y guantes a los niños necesitados.
Registration
Registration will open November 21, 2022, for children ages 3 months – 18 years old.
There is a limit of 5 coats per household/family.
You must be registered to participate!
El registro comienza el 21 de noviembre de 2022, para niños de 3 meses a 18 años
Límite de 5 abrigos por familiar
Debe inscribirse para participar.
Coat Distribution
Distribution will take place on December 17, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. to 12 P.M., at the MLK, Jr. Community Center, located at 2922 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215. This will be a drive-through event.
Distribucion se tomara a cabo el 17 de Diciembre, 2022 a las 10:00 AM en el Centro Comunitario MLK Jr., localizado 2922 MLK, Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215. Será por auto-servicio.
Donate
We are accepting donations of new coats, hats, and gloves until December 9, 2022.
Items can be delivered to the MLK, Jr. Community Center Administration Building.
For more information, contact a staff member at 214-670-8418.
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals and groups to help sort coats and additional items, and to distribute items on the day of the event.
If you are interested in volunteering, please visit www.dallasmlkcenter.com/volunteer to complete a volunteer application.
For more information, visit www.dallasmlkcenter.com/winter-warmup
About
Bring your family to the “Taste of Soul” at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center on Saturday, February 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a soul food cook-off highlighting local chefs and businesses and celebrating the diversity of soul food cuisine.
The Taste of Soul will also feature raffles and prizes, a fun photo booth, and live entertainment for all to enjoy.
Come out and cast your vote for the best dish!
Admission
Admission is FREE. Donations will be accepted at the door:
- $2 for adults
- $1 for seniors
- Children may enter for free
Enter the Contest
Enter your best soul food dish for a chance to win the Grand Prize at a “Taste of Soul” on February 25, at the MLK, Jr. Recreation Center.
Guests will sample your dish and judges will vote on the best dish in each category.
Categories include: Meat, Sides, Vegan/Vegetarian, & Desserts.
Prizes
Cash prizes are available for contest winners!
The Grand Prize winner will receive $750.
1st place winners in each category will win $500.
Additional awards will be given to all contest participants.
Contestant Registration
You must register to enter the contest! Online registration will begin January 18. Contestants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis, or until all categories are filled.
The cost to enter is $50. No refunds will be issued. For more information, call 214-670-8418.
