The National Association of Letter Carriers is holding its 27th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive tomorrow (May 11). Stamp Out Hunger is the nation’s largest single-day food drive.
Customers should leave their non-perishable food donations in a bag near their mailbox tomorrow before their letter carrier arrives. Food collected will be delivered to local community churches, food banks and food pantries for distribution.
Feeding South Dakota CEO Matt Gassen says with the increasing need at food pantries statewide, drives like this one ensure local food pantry shelves remain full throughout the year. He says all food donations will stay in the communities where they are collected.
While all non-perishable donations are welcome, foods that are high in protein such as canned tuna, salmon, beans and peanut butter are most needed. Canned fruits and vegetables, whole grain, low sugar cereals, macaroni and cheese dinners and 100% fruit juice also top the list of most needed items.
For additional information about this year’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, visit nalc.org/community-service/food-drive.
WHAT TO GIVE: Most-wanted foods include:
• Canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon).
• Canned and boxed meals (soup, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese).
• Canned or dried beans and peas (black, pinto, lentils).
• Pasta, rice cereal.
• Canned fruits.
• 100 percent fruit juice (canned, plastic or boxed).
• Canned vegetables.
• Cooking oil.
• Boxed cooking mixes (pancake, breads).
WHAT NOT TO GIVE:
• Rusty or unlabeled cans.
• Glass containers.
• Perishable items.
• Homemade items.
• No expired items
• Noncommercial canned or packaged items.
• Alcoholic beverages or mixes or soda.
• Open or used items.
