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6 days ago
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Food Bank needs volunteers after a successful Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Here in Texoma, tens of thousands of meals are on their way to families in need, thanks to this year's Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Over 38,000 pounds of food collected across 12 counties, but the work doesn't stop there. Volunteers are needed to help sort and distribute it all. The donations came from people leaving bags of food at their mailboxes with mail carriers collecting the goods during their routes and taking it to the food pantries in their districts. Now, the focus has shifted to sorting, checking, and distributing all that food. Volunteers are still needed to help process the donations and organizers say every extra pair of hands makes a difference. WFAFB Marketing Director, Zachary Graham says this drive is more than numbers, it's about neighbors helping neighbors. 'School just ended and we have a lot of parents that now are taking care of their children's lunch and breakfast needs that the school used to take care of. So, there's just an extra strain on an already stressful time for a lot of people. And so, it's really important that for this summer we have all the food that we can give', said Graham. In Wichita Falls alone, they received 25,000 pounds, but as impressive as these numbers are, what matters most is the impact once it leaves the food bank. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Stamp Out Hunger delivers over 52,000 pounds of food
ELKHART — The 2025 Stamp Out Hunger food drive collected 52,414 pounds of food across Elkhart County, organizers said Thursday, an effort involving community members, letter carriers and volunteers. All donations are staying local, helping stock the shelves of area food pantries, they said. Individual totals: Bristol 2,109 pounds Elkhart – 28,500 pounds Goshen – 9,814 pounds Middlebury – 12,000 pounds Stamp Out Hunger is a national effort led by the National Association of Letter Carriers. Locally, the event was coordinated in partnership with Crossroads United Way, Elkhart Area Food Pantries, community volunteers and generous donors like Martin's Super Market, which provided the bags. 'Thanks to amazing volunteers like Julie Wilson and her kids, we were able to collect over 28,000 pounds of items in the city of Elkhart alone,' said Jill Yoder, Crossroads United Way. 'It was a great day to volunteer as a family or with friends. Everyone can pitch in and help us Stamp Out Hunger.' More information about how to get involved in hunger relief efforts is available at
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6 days ago
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APMEX raises $54,000 to Fight Hunger in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- APMEX, a leading national precious metals retailer, proudly supported the Regional Food Bank's mission of ending hunger through its annual Fun Week celebration, held May 5–9. The week brought together employees for spirited activities that combined fun with philanthropy, driving meaningful support for the local community. Throughout the week, APMEX hosted engaging in-office events to raise funds and awareness, including raffles, food sales, a basketball shootout, dunk tank, video game competitions, a cornhole tournament, and more. These events encouraged team camaraderie and a shared commitment to giving back. Thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of its team, APMEX raised $54,000 to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. The week of giving culminated in hands-on volunteerism as numerous APMEX employees participated in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday, May 10. This annual event, organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers, is the largest single-day food drive in the country. APMEX team members volunteered at local post offices, helping to sort and process food donations. In total, APMEX volunteers helped sort approximately 39,960 pounds of food, providing an estimated 33,300 meals to Oklahoma families facing food insecurity. "Every year, I'm inspired by the passion our team brings to Fun Week—not just in having fun, but in showing up for our community. Raising $54,000 and helping provide over 33,000 meals is a testament to what we can achieve together." said Ken Lewis, CEO of APMEX. APMEX is honored to continue supporting the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and encourages other local businesses to join the effort to fight hunger year-round. About APMEX APMEX LLC, part of Bullion International Group, is one of the nation's largest online retailers of precious metals. It offers a wide selection of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products to customers worldwide. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, APMEX is committed to excellence in business and community engagement. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Bullion International Group
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Community's generous spirit helps feed neighbors in need, ‘Stamp Out Hunger'
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — The National Association of Letter Carriers and the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank hosted the 'Stamp Out Hunger' initiative, which turned out to be a successful event. On Saturday, May 11, the letter carriers' route stops were a little more special as they picked up food donations that residents had left out and later donated to local food banks. The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank serves 12 counties, and with the community's help, together an incredible 38,303 pounds of food was donated. This equates to 31,919 meals. Now that this food has been donated to the food bank, it will be distributed to neighbors in need. With that being said, the WFAFB needs volunteers to help process this food so our neighbors in need can receive it. For more information, contact the WFAFB at (940) 766-2322. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-05-2025
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Hunger to Hope Summer Food Drive
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – WFXR News is partnering with Goodwill Industries of the Valleys and Feeding Southwest Virginia to host the Hunger to Hope: Summer Food Drive, a one-day food and donation event supporting families facing food insecurity across the region. The live food drive will take place on Friday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Market on Melrose in Roanoke. WFXR will broadcast live throughout the day, sharing stories of impact and encouraging viewers to give what they can, whether it's a bag of groceries, a monetary donation, or a moment of their time. Feeding Southwest Virginia partners with USPS for 'Stamp Out Hunger' 'It takes a community to feed a community. Unfortunately, hunger is here, right where we live,' said Pamela Irvine, President and CEO of Feeding Southwest Virginia. 'Partnerships are so very important to the Food Bank, and we are so grateful for our successful partnership with Goodwill and WFXR and for their commitment to address the problem of hunger in our community. Only together will we have an impact in reducing hunger.' 'At Goodwill and the Market on Melrose, we believe that real change happens when we come together to meet the needs of our neighbors,' said Angela Stanfill, Senior Vice President of Operations at Goodwill. 'Hunger, hardship, and inequity exist right here at home, and that's why strong partnerships are essential. We are proud to stand alongside Feeding Southwest Virginia and WFXR in the shared mission to nourish, support, and empower our community. Together, we are building a stronger, more hopeful future.' Donations collected at the Market on Melrose and at participating Goodwill donation centers (June 7–13) will be distributed directly to local pantries and partner organizations. More 'Hunger to Hope' stories on This year's event comes amid new data from Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap report, revealing that nearly 20% of children nationwide are experiencing food insecurity, with rates reaching up to 50% in some rural counties. Monetary donations can also be made on-site or online. All proceeds go directly to Feeding Southwest Virginia's food distribution programs. List of drop-off locations: Market on Melrose- 2502 Melrose Ave NW A, Roanoke, VA 24017 Vinton Store – 907 Hardy Road, Vinton, VA Hunting Hills Store – 4335 Pheasant Ridge Road, Roanoke, VA Hollins Store – 6315 Archcrest Drive, Roanoke, VA Cave Spring Store – 3206 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA Salem Store – 1493 E. Main Street, Salem, VA West Salem Store – 1830 West Main Street, Salem, VA Daleville Store – 125 Commons Parkway, Daleville, VA Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
