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Saturday, May 9, marks the 23rd anniversary of America’s largest-single day of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive in partnership with the U.S. Postal Service, Feeding America, the United Way and other partners.
“For more than two decades, the National Association of Letter Carriers and the Postal Service have worked together to stamp out hunger in America. This year, we’ll come together once again to help feed families in need,” said PMG Megan Brennan.
Approximately 49 million people face hunger every day in the United States, including almost 16 million children.
Stamp Out Hunger has collected more than one billion pounds of food since the annual drive began in 1993.
The food drive’s timing is crucial. Food banks and pantries often receive the majority of their donations during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. By springtime, many pantries are depleted, entering the summer low on supplies at a time when many school breakfast and lunch programs are not available to children in need.
Just leave a non-perishable food donation in a bag by the mailbox before the mail is delivered on Saturday, May 9, and the Postal carrier will do the rest. It’s that simple and millions of Americans will be helped.
Wonder what foods are great to donate to the food drive? Here are a few non-perishable food items requested by food banks:
- Cereal
- Pasta
- Rice
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Canned meals such as soups, chili, pasta
- 100% juice
- Peanut butter
- Pasta sauce or spaghetti sauce
- Macaroni & cheese
- Canned protein – tuna, chicken, turkey
- Beans – canned or dry
Learn more about the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and Feeding America today.