Stamp Out Hunger is almost here. Saturday, May 10, marks the 33rd anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving: the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. This is a large-scale food collection effort, where letter carriers and their partners collect non-perishable food donations from residents nationwide. On the second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America have collected the goodness and compassion of their postal customers. It is the largest one-day food drive in the nation. To participate, leave a bag of non-perishable food next to your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up.
“This is an economically challenging time for families, especially seniors on a fixed income. We are here to help and to provide hope to those in need. Public support is critical so that we may continue to provide essential nutritious food and personal care items to residents,” said Harriet Ford, President, Board of Directors Grafton Food Pantry.
To donate, place unexpired non-perishable food and/or personal care items next to your mailbox before your letter carrier delivers mail on Saturday, May 10. The carrier will do the rest. The food is offered and sorted at Grafton Food Pantry, and it is available for needy residents. If you wish to donate gift cards, gas cards, or cash, please mail them directly to Grafton Food Pantry at PO Box 1074, Huntley, IL 60142. Do not place them in bags by your mailbox.
One in six Americans faces Hunger every day in America. This is not a distant issue, but a pressing one that affects our communities. The Stamp Out Hunger food drive is an immediate way you can help those facing food insecurity in your community. Grafton Food Pantry is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. For further information on this event, such as donating or volunteering to help local families, please visit graftonfoodpantry.org.Â
