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On Saturday, May 8, Letter Carriers across the United States will “Stamp Out Hunger’ by collecting donated food from the homes they serve along their regular routes. This is the largest food drive in the country.
The second Saturday in May is the one day each year when most Americans stop and think about hunger. All across the country, people pause to reflect on how fortunate they are and to remember the more than 35.5 million Americans-men, women and children; working and unemployed; homeowners and homeless-who are food insecure, meaning they cannot depend on obtaining either adequate or nutritious food. “More than ever, food banks, pantries and shelters need our help,” said NALC President, William H. Young. “As more and more families count on them for support, they’re counting on us and we must not back off on our commitment".
On Saturday, May 8, Letter Carriers across the nation will collect donated food from mailboxes for the 18th annual NALC National Food Drive to “Stamp Out Hunger”. NALC President Frederic V. Rolando said, “Food banks, pantries and shelters need our help more than ever this year. As families count on them for support, they’re counting on us and we will not back off on our commitment.” Donors should leave their nonperishable food in weatherproof bags near their mailboxes during their regular mail delivery time. Volunteers, 12 years of age or older, are needed to help at the Greensburg, Irwin and West Newton Post Offices that day. Please contact Louise Wilhelm at 724-468-8660, Ext. 13 or louise@westmorelandfoodbank.org if interested.
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Westmoreland County Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization donations to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. The official registration and financial information of Westmoreland County Food Bank may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Read full disclaimer.
