Postal Workers' 'Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive' Saturday: Castro Valley

Castro Valley CA

13 May, 2022

8:14 PM

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CASTRO VALLEY, CA — The National Association of Letter Carriers is holding its annual, one-day food drive Saturday, May 14 in Castro Valley and communities nationwide. Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive participants can leave their donations of non-perishable food in bags next to their mailbox before their Saturday mail delivery. Letter carriers will collect the goods while on their postal routes. The items will stay in the community with distribution to local food banks, pantries, shelters and churches, organizers said. Among suggested donations are canned soup, canned vegetables, canned meats and fish, plus pasta, rice and cereal. "Letter carriers are a part of every neighborhood in the nation, and we see the growing need for food assistance in our communities," NALC President Fredric Rolando said. "On Saturday, May 14, NALC invites everyone to participate in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.," he said. "Together, we can help stamp out hunger in America." The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, first held in 1993, has helped feed millions of Americans over the years and is the country's largest, one-day food drive, officials said. (Hunger and food insecurity are increasing dramatically across America. Patch has teamed with Feeding America to get more food on the tables of our neighbors in an ongoing, sustained effort. Check this story that provides information on how you can help.) ----------- ALSO SEE: Contra Costa Sheriff's Office Donates Old Protective Gear To UkraineUnion City PD Names Officer Of The YearBART Closure From South Hayward To Union City Planned This WeekendLazy Dog Restaurant In Newark Amps Up MenuContra Costa & Solano Food Bank Plans Drive-In, Fundraiser Gala