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April 29, 2026

2026 Food Drive Press Conference

NALC, USPS, San Antonio Food Bank Join Forces to “Stamp Out Hunger”

Letter Carriers' Food Drive

What:

The National Association of Letter Carriers, in partnership with the U.S. Postal Service, and the San Antonio Food Bank, is holding a press conference in preparation for the 2026 Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive.

When:

Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Where:

San Antonio Food Bank Pavilion, 5200 Historic Old Hwy 90 W, San Antonio, TX 78227

Who:

Homer Hernandez, President, NALC Branch 421
Erin McLaughlin, Letter Carrier/NALC Food Drive Coordinator
Greg Gonzales, USPS Officer In Charge, San Antonio, TX
Eric Cooper, CEO, San Antonio Food Bank

Background:

In 2026, NALC Branch 421 celebrates the 34th anniversary of the Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the country’s largest single-day food drive that provides residents with an easy way to donate food to those in need in the community. Letter carriers will join forces with the United States Postal Service, the San Antonio Food Bank and others to help fight hunger in the San Antonio metro area and throughout Texas.

Participating in the Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is easy. Residents can simply leave a bag or box containing non-perishable food items next to their mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on Saturday, May 9. Your letter carrier will take care of the rest.

The donations made locally will be delivered to the San Antonio Food Bank and then distributed to those facing hunger right here in the San Antonio and surrounding areas. Post office branches will be collecting food items all across our state to be donated to local pantries in their communities.

Together, we can STAMP OUT HUNGER in San Antonio!

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

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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