Stamp Out Hunger 2013

On the second Saturday of May each year the letter carriers in Elk Grove will be conducting a food drive to assist the less fortunate in our city. The U.S. Postal Food Drive is the country’s largest one day-collection. “We are truly grateful for the response to the drive in past years and the dedication of our local letter carriers,” said Executive Director, Marie Jachino.

The Elk Grove Food Bank Services is always in need of a helping hand, but Saturday, May 11, we will get the help of several hands. All over Elk Grove letter carriers will deliver mail and pick up canned goods and non-perishable food.

Remember the Postal Carrier food drive is Saturday, May 11, the day before another important day, Mothers Day!

Website:  http://www.helpstampouthunger.com/

 

Elk Grove Stamps Out Hunger

Our Postal Carriers must have had to creatively pack the donated food and the mail in their trucks.  They transported the mail out and the food back to us, so much food!  We so appreciate their effort.  Some of your customers and neighbors will directly benefit from your effort.  Thank you!

The results have not been officially weighed, but by the "calibrated eye" of our volunteers, we estimate we received three times more food this year! 

Thank you US Postal Service and all others in our community that participated in this incredible effort!

20th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Postal Food Drive

During this recession, providing food can be extremely difficult, especially among seniors and children.  According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 49 million Americans were facing hunger in 2011.

 On Saturday, May 12, the Elk Grove Food Bank Services will participate in the largest food drive in the nation, the 20th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Postal Food Drive.  Over 10,000 communities all over the U. S. will join forces to help put an end to hunger, and you can participate too. Every food donation helps in the fight against hunger no matter how small or large. 

 Simply leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, or fruit, pasta, tuna or cereal next to your mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on Saturday, May 12.

Elk Grove area letter carriers will collect these food donations as they deliver the mail and take the distribution to the Elk Grove Food Bank.

Last year the Food Bank distributed almost 3 million pounds of food to local individuals and families living right here in our local community.