This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, January 15. More than just a day off, this national observation of the civil rights leader, established in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan, is a day of service during which people, companies, and organizations are encouraged give back to their communities.

Here’s how your team can participate in this year’s day of service, and plan a bigger effort for 2019.

Organize a drive. Chances are you have a nonprofit in your area that is in need of gently used clothing, nonperishable food, personal hygiene products, pet supplies, or other items to use for the population it serves or distribute to those in need. Contact your local food bank, animal shelter, or organizations that serve low-income and homeless populations to find out what they need. Then encourage your coworkers to donate those items and deliver them to the charity.

Host a screening or talk. Think about screening a film or documentary about service work or plan a "lunch and learn" about how to make a difference in the community. Contact your local library for ideas on films or speakers.

Start planning for next year. Create a team of employees interested in working on the 2019 event and gather their suggestions about what to do. Choose efforts that align with your organization’s mission and values, and about which your team cares. (The Soulfull Project’s work with feeding hungry people is a good example.)

Read the full article on how your company should recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day by Gwen Moran at fastcompany.com.