Stamp Out Hunger food drive sees major boost in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive returned on Saturday, with local letter carriers and The Salvation Army joining forces to fight hunger in the community.
As mail was being delivered across Green Bay, residents left non-perishable food donations near their mailboxes. Volunteers were stationed along routes and at post offices, collecting, sorting, and preparing the items for distribution to local pantries.
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Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich also pitched in to help with the effort.
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Food drive coordinator Jeremy Beck told Local 5 News that donations have nearly doubled at the two Green Bay post offices compared to last year. He said a final total will be released later in the week.
The food drive comes at a critical time, as summer often brings a sharp decline in donations while the need remains high.
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