STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE

Every second Saturday in May, letter carriers collect the goodness and compassion of their customers, who participate in National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp out Hunger National food drive.  This is the largest single-day day food drive in the U.S.

Letter Carriers will collect non-perishable food donations left by mailboxes and in post offices and deliver them to our local community food banks, pantries and shelters.

Food insecurity (not knowing where or when your next meal may come) is among the Top 3 needs that prompt people to call 211, the 24-7 resource supported by United Way that connects people to local resources. Hunger has long been a problem in America, but COVID, inflation and rising costs have made it even tougher. Some 60 million people in our country rely on food pantries, food banks and community programs to put food on the table, according to Feeding America

Ton donate, just place a box or bag of non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your letter carrier delivers mail on the second Saturday of the month.  The carrier will then take the food.  The food will then be sorted and delivered to an area food bank or where it is available for those who are experiencing food insecurity.

One in ten Americans face hunger every day in America.  This drive is one way you can help those in need in your community. 

So on Saturday, fill up the bag left for you by your mail carrier with canned goods, cereal, dry milk, cereal bars, baby formula, boxed or canned juice, peanut butter, boxed instant food, pasta, rice, and dried beans.