On Saturday, May 13, letter carriers will join forces with the West Texas Food Bank as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger food drive.
To help Stamp Out Hunger! this year, simply leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal next to your mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on May 13. Food items should be in non-breakable containers, such as boxes and cans. Local letter carriers will then collect donations from homes across the city and deliver them to West Texas Food Bank, a news release said.
“This is one of the most important food drives we have during the year. This food comes in at a time when food donations are generally slower. The need has exploded over the last few months, and we need to continue to provide meals during the summer for families whose children are unable to access the school lunch and breakfast programs,” said Libby Campbell, CEO of the West Texas Food Bank. “We appreciate this partnership and the tremendous amount of time and effort put in by the Letter Carriers.”
