12-05-2025
Over 60K pounds of food donated during 2025 Stamp Out Hunger food drive
The Stamp Out Hunger campaign was a big success over the weekend, despite the shaky economy.
The national food drive, Stamp Out Hunger, was brought to Erie with the help of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest PA and area postal carriers.
Postal workers 'Stamp Out Hunger' with help from local food bank
The Second Harvest Food Bank is still getting donations, including staples like canned goods, fruits, meat and rice.
As of Monday, May 12,, they have gotten close to 62,000 pounds of food. In 2024, they received 81,000 pounds.
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The food bank's CEO said trends are down because of the increased need right now.
'Kind of what is happening is, we have seen close to a 40% increase need in households that we served over the past two years. And when we see an increased need in our services, we actually see a little decline in donations, which makes sense, right? Food is more expensive people are in need of more food,' said Greg Hall, CEO of the Second Harvest Food Bank.
You can still donate to the campaign by clicking here.
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