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May 6, 2025

Help Your Letter Carrier ‘Stamp Out Hunger’NALC Food Drive Kickoff is Thursday, May 8

Mail Carrier on her route.

What:

National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Food Drive Kickoff

Who:

NALC Branch 1690 President Jeffrey Wagner
Palm Beach County Food Bank CEO Jamie Kendall
Farm Share Food Bank Statewide Inventory and Operations Manager John Delgado
USPS West Palm Beach Postmaster Orlando de la Osa
USPS West Palm Beach Manager, Customer Service Operations John Pinto
USPS Haverhill Post Office Manager, Customer Services Stacey Hill

When:

Thursday, May 8, 8:30 a.m.

This event is free and is open to the public.

Where:

Haverhill Post Office
3900 Haverhill Rd N
West Palm Beach, FL 33417

Background:

Saturday, May 10, will mark the 33rd anniversary of one of America’s greatest days of giving --- the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) “Stamp Out Hunger®” Food Drive. Letter carriers in West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast will help those in need in their local communities.

Participating in this year’s drive is easy. Just leave non-perishable food donations in a bag by your mailbox on Saturday, May 10. Recommended items include cereal, pasta, pasta sauces or spaghetti sauces, rice, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meals (such as soup, chili, and pasta), and beans. These donations will go directly to local food banks and pantries for distribution to individuals and families in need.

NALC Branch 1690 represents the Treasure Coast: Belle Glade, Clewiston, Fort Pierce, Jensen Beach, Jupiter, Lake Park, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Pahokee, Port Saint Lucie, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Sebastian, South Bay, Stuart, Tequesta, Vero Beach, and West Palm Beach.

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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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