Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

 Dear Editor:

This Saturday, May 9, marks the 23rd anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food items from our patrons.  The donations collected locally go directly to the food  pantries in Red Oak. Last year we collected over 1,600 pounds of food locally. Accumulative donations in excess of 11,500 pounds have been achieved during our last five food drives.  

The need for donations at the food pantry is always great.    Residents can participate in this year’s food drive by simply leaving their non-perishable food donation in a bag by their mailbox. Their postal carrier, whether rural or city, will do the rest. Donations may also be brought to the post office during posted window hours. I invite everyone to join in America’s great day of giving and help us in our fight to end hunger, Saturday, May 9. 

Tamra Jackson, Red Oak Food Drive Coordinator