The National Association of Letter Carriers will be out and on a mission to diminish the problem of food insecurity in America on Saturday, May 9. The date marks the 34th Annual Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, which will see postal workers in Macomb County neighborhoods picking up donated food from mailboxes. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States.
“Macomb County has always been a community that shows up for one another, and the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is a powerful way for residents to make a real difference,” said Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel. “We’re proud to support this effort and are grateful to our letter carriers and volunteers for their ongoing commitment to fighting hunger across our county. I encourage everyone to take part on May 9 — just one donation left by your mailbox can help put food on the table for a local family in need.”
The importance of the second Saturday in May is front and center for letter carriers, postal coworkers, and family and community volunteers. Donations collected on this day provide emergency food supplies for thousands of families and individuals, including veterans, seniors, children and the homeless. Last year Macomb County residents donated 188,591 pounds of food, demonstrating the impact of what can be accomplished when a community comes together.
“We’re proud to support the Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive,” said Andrew Cox, Director and Health Officer of Macomb County Health and Community Services. “This effort plays a vital role in delivering much-needed support to residents facing food insecurity and helps ensure more families in our community have access to the resources they need.”
Individuals participating in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive should fill a bag or two with non-perishable, non-expired food and leave it on their porch or near their mailbox on Saturday, May 9. Glass containers will not be accepted. The United States Postal Service letter carriers and a league of volunteers pick up the donations.
“The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive offers a simple, convenient way for everyone to take part in the fight against hunger,” said Edward Scott, Director of Macomb Community Action. “Every donation helps make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors.”
“With food costs continuing to rise, more families are turning to food pantries for support,” said Linda Azar, Division Director of Macomb Community Action Children and Family Services. “Many households are struggling to put food on the table, and the need is significant. Every contribution can help make a difference. You can help.”
All donations stay in Macomb County and will be distributed to those in need through the Community Food Bank of Macomb’s network of over 55 food pantries and hunger related organizations.
