USPS Letter Carriers Launch Annual 'Stamp Out Hunger' Food Drive to Combat Hunger
- On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the National Association of Letter Carriers will conduct the 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, the nation's largest single-day collection event for non-perishable food donations.
- Since launching in 1993, the drive has collected well over 1.94 billion pounds of food. Pantries need restocking as donations typically decrease during summer months while demand remains high.
- Residents should leave bags of non-perishable food—canned proteins, peanut butter, and vegetables—next to their mailboxes before Saturday's mail delivery. Letter carriers will collect donations along routes for distribution to local food banks.
- Rising inflation and food costs have intensified demand for assistance, making this support critical for struggling families. Food Bank of Delaware President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky said, "They help deliver hope," emphasizing the drive's impact.
- With 13.5% of U.S. households experiencing food insecurity, this initiative addresses a critical need. Interested participants can enter their zip code online to find their local NALC branch and confirm participation.
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Help letter carriers ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ during Saturday’s food drive
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) – Mail carriers see up close who needs food on your street. The National Association of Letter Carriers wants the public’s help to “Stamp Out Hunger”. One local postal carrier reached out on her route Friday, making deliveries she hopes their customers will return tomorrow. “I’ve been doing this 22 years,” said Deidra Howard. During her entire postal career, Howard has stuffed mail boxes with Stamp Out Hunger paper bags that …
Postal workers accept donations during national food drive Saturday
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Saturday, May 9 marks the 34th anniversary of the largest one-day food drive in the nation, and it's never been easier to help your neighbors in need. The Stamp Out Hunger food drive happens every year on the second Saturday in May. Letter carriers across America collect non-perishable food donations from customers, [...]
Absolutely Colorado: Care and Share partners with USPS for annual food drive
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Care and Share is partnering with the U.S. Postal Service for its annual “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive” on May 9, the nation’s largest one-day food drive, which has collected nearly 2 billion pounds of food over 34 years, officials said. Letter carriers across the country will pick up non-perishable donations left by residents at mailboxes and front porches, helping stock shelves at local food banks and pantries.…
Stamp Out Hunger with NALC
The one-day food drive is a simple but impactful way you can help stock the food banks in your area this Saturday (May 8, 2026) — The 33rd annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger food drive will take place tomorrow, Saturday May 9 across all 50 states. As letter carriers travel their […] The post Stamp Out Hunger with NALC appeared first on The STAND.
Help Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday
(Southeastern IN) – The National Association of Letter Carriers’ (NALC) encourage you to Stamp Out Hunger during their annual food drive tomorrow (Saturday). Letter carriers here and across the country will collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Leave your donation of non-perishable food in a bag near your mailbox, and your letter carrier will do the rest. All food collected is sorted and delivered to area
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