Atlanta Public Schools to give away free groceries in honor of Dr. King’s birthday

January 15, 2026 marks what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 97th birthday, and Atlanta Public Schools is marking the occasion by providing free groceries to families in need.

The district will host a grocery giveaway Thursday afternoon at the Atlanta Public Schools Student and Family Support Hub on Thomas Cole Jr. Way. The drive-thru event begins at 4 p.m. and will include fresh meals and produce.

APS program director Keith Glass says supporting students and their families remains a priority for the district…

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