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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive



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How you can help -

Simply leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal next to your mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on the Saturday, May 14, 2011. Food items should be in non-breakable containers, such as boxes and cans. Local letter carriers will then collect donations from homes across the city and deliver them to Bemidji Community Food Shelf.

Churches, organizations, businesses, schools hang a flyer (community flyer) in a high traffic area, distribute in newsletters, take home packets, with paychecks...

Teachers use this
collection chart in your classroom
 

 

 

 


Why we need your help -
One in eight Americans is struggling with hunger today. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 50 million Americans live in food insecure households, and approximately one in every three of these Americans is a child.

 

 

 

 

Save the Date

History of Collections

2001 - 7,059 pounds

2002 – 5,500 pounds

2003 – 4,600 pounds

2005 - 5,200 pounds

2006 - 4,800 pounds

2007 - 6,235 pounds

2008- 5,600 pounds

2009 - 5,500 pounds

2010 - 5,300 pounds