The National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns Saturday, May 9, giving Southwest Florida residents a simple way to help stock area food pantries.
In advance of the date, letter carriers will deliver specially marked plastic bags to addresses throughout the region. Residents are encouraged to fill the bags with nonperishable, shelf-stable food and leave them by their mailbox for pickup on May 9.
“With more families facing tough choices at the grocery store, the need is not slowing down,” said Richard LeBer, president and CEO of Harry Chapin Food Bank. “Stamp Out Hunger makes it easy for our community to take action right from their mailbox and help ensure our neighbors have food on the table.”…