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Nov. 19, 2025

A Day in the Life of a Hanford Retail Clerk

Neighborhood ambassador shows what it’s like serving customers during USPS Peak Season

What:

A media opportunity to interview a USPS Retail Clerk during the Holiday Peak Season. The clerk will demonstrate how to properly address packages, how packages are accepted over the counter and the best way to save time by skipping the line.

The retail clerk will also provide insights into their years of service and personal stories of how the busiest season is also the most rewarding season for USPS employees.

Who:

Retail Clerk Laura Bass, U.S. Postal Service
Please RSVP to this email for additional instructions.

When:

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9:00 am

Where:

Hanford Post Office
517 N. Irwin Street
Hanford, CA 93230

Background:

For expected delivery before Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends the following send-by dates:

2025 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States)

  • USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 17
  • First-Class Mail: Dec. 17
  • Priority Mail: Dec. 18
  • Priority Mail Express: Dec. 20

2025 Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories

  • USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 16
  • First-Class Mail: Dec. 17
  • Priority Mail: Dec. 18
  • Priority Mail Express: Dec. 20

For a complete list of suggested dates for customers sending packages to military or international addresses, the Postal Service recommends visiting the USPS holiday shipping page.

During the holiday season, customers should always plan to mail and ship packages early to ensure arrival by Dec. 25.

For tips on mailing and shipping preparation, ordering free shipping supplies, packaging guidelines (including restricted and prohibited item information), and Post Office location hours, visit usps.com or the USPS YouTube channel.

Information to help customers prepare for the busy holiday season can be found on the USPS Holiday Newsroom at usps.com/holidaynews

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

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The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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