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May 6, 2024

Help Your Carrier ‘Stamp Out Hunger®’ on May 11

You’re Invited to Food Drive Kickoff on May 9

Stamp Out Hunger

What:

National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 1071
Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive Kickoff

Who:

Stephon Walker, President, NALC Branch 1071
Frank Ramirez, Vice President/Food Drive Coordinator, NALC Branch 1071
Antonio Gracia, Mami, FL Officer In Charge, U.S. Postal Service
John Delgado, Statewide Inventory Operations Manager, Farm Share

When:

Thursday, May 9, 11:00 a.m.
This event is free and is open to the public.

Where:

Farm Share, 14125 SW 320 Street, Homestead, FL 33033

Background:

Saturday, May 11, will mark the 32nd anniversary of one of America's greatest days of giving ---  the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive. South Florida letter carriers will join other letter carriers across the nation to help those in need in their local communities.  

Participating in this year's food drive is easy. Just leave non-perishable food donations in a bag by your mailbox Saturday, May 11. Recommended items include cereal, pasta, pasta sauce or spaghetti sauce, rice, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meals (such as soups, chili, and pasta), 100% juice, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, canned protein (tuna, chicken, and turkey), and beans. These donations go directly to local food banks and pantries for distribution to individuals and families in need.

NALC Branch 1071 represents letter carriers who proudly serve residential and business customers in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Hallandale, Hialeah, Hollywood, Homestead, Lake Worth, Miami, Miami Beach, Opa Locka, and Pompano Beach.

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