Saturday, May 11, 2024, marks the 32nd anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving; the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
Letter carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many, hunger. So, each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations from their customers. These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people in the Hot Springs region who need our help.
Last year, The Main Post Office collected over 7,200 pounds of food. This year we are setting a goal of 9,000 that will help the local food pantries feed even more people.
Our food drive’s timing is crucial. Food banks and pantries often receive the majority of their donations during the holiday season. 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.
Participating in this year’s National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is simple! Just leave a non-perishable food donation in the bag provided by your mailbox on Saturday, May 11, and your letter carrier will do the rest. Please help us in our FIGHT to end hunger, as we celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of America’s great day of giving.
