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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive collects 12k pounds of food in Wayne County
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — The National Association of Letter Carriers held their annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive recently. Around 12,920 pounds of nonperishable food were collected by mail carriers on Saturday, May 10. They fell a little short of their goal, which was 15,000 pounds. This was the association's 33rd year holding the food. 'We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from our community,' said Stacy Sinyard, Vice President of NALC Branch 876 and local food drive coordinator. 'Every can, every hour volunteered, and every act of kindness has a ripple effect. We may not have reached our goal this year, but the impact is real—and we're already optimistic about coming back even stronger next year.' The food drive benefited the Community Soup Kitchen of Goldsboro, HGDC Community Crisis Center, The Salvation Army, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 4 Day Movement and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's CHIPP Program. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-05-2025
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Nations largest single-day food drive returns to Tampa Bay for 33rd year
The Brief The 33rd Annual 'Stamp Out Hunger' event was held in Tampa Bay on Saturday. Residents across Tampa Bay left non-perishables in their mailboxes for letter carriers to pick up and bring to local food pantries. According to the NALC, food insecurity has reached a 'crisis level' in the nation with more than 44 million people unsure where their next meal will come from. TAMPA - The largest single-day food drive in the nation returned to the Tampa Bay Area on Saturday as the National Association of Letter Carriers held their 33rd Annual 'Stamp Out Hunger' event. Residents across Tampa Bay left non-perishables in their mailboxes for letter carriers to pick up and bring to local food pantries. Metropolitan Ministries and The Hope Villages of America were among some of the contributing food banks. Big picture view According to the NALC, food insecurity has reached a 'crisis level' in the nation with more than 44 million people unsure where their next meal will come from. Metro Ministries joined the event on Saturday for the eighth year and nine Bay Area post offices participated. What they're saying "This drive really helps us and boosts us, especially in the summertime. We start to see donations slip in the summertime. People are on vacation, the snowbirds go back," said Brensey Thompson, Director of Marketing & Communications. "We're super thankful for all of our volunteers who are helping us and very appreciative of the letter carriers. They are doing double duty today." Hope Villages of America in Clearwater collected more than 80,000 pounds of food. Melvin Thomas, Senior Vice President of Operations said, "We really depend on this because it's the largest food drive or us throughout the whole year." Thomas said the event couldn't have come at a better time. He said, "Our shelves were empty, as you can see, so this is crucial for us. Whatever we have on hand that day, that's what we're able to give out." READ: Pinellas County could bring Cross Bay Ferry service back by buying two of their own boats Thomas said so many families are facing roadblock after roadblock. "First, we had the hurricanes. We saw an increase after that. Now we have the loss of jobs with the reorganization of things." In addition to inflation. "The cost of groceries are going up so that's less that they can buy so the need is more," he added. What you can do For more information on how to get involved, you can visit their website. CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source Information for this story was gathered by FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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11-05-2025
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No one picked up your food bank donation? Here's what to do
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — After the Food Bank of North Alabama teamed up with the U.S. Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers to pick up donations from homes, people are reporting that their contributions were not picked up. The food drive involved having mail carriers in Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Cullman, Hartselle, Eva, Falkville, Cullman and Athens pick up food donations on Saturday, May 10 and deliver them to the Food Bank of North Alabama. However, some people have reported that their homes were skipped over. The Food Bank of North Alabama CEO, Shirley Schofield, gave News 19 a statement regarding the skipped homes: 'This food is greatly needed right now, and we appreciate our community donating through this food drive and the hard-working postal carriers tasked with collecting the donations for families and seniors and veterans who need it. We have contacted our NALC partners to let them know. If donations have been missed at the mailbox, people are welcome to drop off donations at the Food Bank between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. tonight or Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.' Shirley Schofield Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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10-05-2025
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‘Stamp Out Hunger' food drive Saturday to benefit Foodbank
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Miami Valley postal workers will be carrying more than letters on their routes Saturday. The National Association of Letter Carriers is hosting its 32nd annual 'Stamp Out Hunger' food driver. To take part, all you have to do is leave non-perishable food donations in a bag next to your mailbox. All donations collected in the Greater Dayton area will benefit The Foodbank. 'Before 1970, letter carriers — many of them — could not sustain their living on just their letter carrier salaries,' said Mark Beach, vice president of the NALC Buckeye Branch. 'Many of them had to rely on food banks and things like that. So it's something that's dear to letter carriers' hearts.' Organizers recommend setting bags outside as early as possible this morning to ensure they get picked up. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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10-05-2025
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Stamp Out Hunger food drive has Phoenix roots as mail carriers collect nonperishables for local food banks
The Brief The Stamp Out Hunger food drive began in Phoenix nearly 50 years ago and has grown into a national event. Nearly two billion pounds of food have been collected by mail carriers over the last 33 years. To participate, residents are encouraged to leave nonperishable food items in their mailboxes and letter carriers distribute those items to those in need. PHOENIX - Arizona letter carriers will deliver more than just mail this weekend. They will also take part in the largest single-day food drive in the US. The annual Stamp Out Hunger Drive is May 10 and you may be surprised to find out its an event with a deep history in Arizona. "It actually kind of got its start in Phoenix," said Mary Halford, Treasurer of the NALC Arizona branch. The backstory The food drive began almost 50 years ago. In 1976, a Valley branch of letter carriers began picking up food donations for St. Mary's Food Bank in their own vehicles. "Our national president at the time heard about it because it was a very successful drive that they did," said Halford. "Just one branch, and he decided that maybe we ought get involved in this." Timeline This initiative grew, becoming the Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive held each year on the second Saturday of May. Over the past 33 years, mail carriers have collected nearly two billion pounds of food, serving food banks across the country, including 120 pounds in Arizona. "It's a time of year when we see a lot of need increase because kids are out of school and they don't get their free and reduced breakfast and lunches. And so it's also a time when food banks nationally run low on donations," said food drive manager Maddie Mittelstaedt. "And this is a great boost to start us for the summer and keep our pantry stocked." What we know The entire food drive takes place at your mailbox. Residents are asked to leave nonperishable food items like peanut butter, tuna or cereal at their mailbox. The letter carriers handle the rest, making sure the food gets to one in five Arizonans and one in four children dealing with hunger issues in our state. "As a mail carrier, it gives me a good sense of pride knowing that not just delivering the mail for everybody every day, giving them the important bills or the packages that they wanted to order online, but knowing that we had a big hand in helping out America for the less fortunate that are in need of the food," said Tempe letter carrier Ryan Taylor.
