Stamping Out Hunger on May 9
Nation’s Largest Food Drive Helps Millions of Americans in Need
Supporters hold press conference at North Texas Food Bank, today at 10 a.m.
What:
A press conference will announce the launch of the 17th NALC Food Drive. Key supporters from Kroger’s Food Store, the North Texas Food Bank, Campbell Soup Company, the United Way, the National Association of Letter Carriers, and the U. S. Postal Service will kick off this worthy, community program.
Who:
U.S. Postal Service
National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)
Campbell Soup Company; Kroger’s Food Company
North Texas Food Bank; United Way,
When:
10 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2009
Where:
North Texas Food Bank
4306 Schilling Way, Dallas, TX
Background:
An estimated 35 million people are at risk of hunger in America, including 12 million children. Since 1993, the Postal Service and the NALC have partnered on this campaign to stamp out hunger. It has grown to become the world’s largest, single-day food drive, collecting more than three-quarters of a billion pounds of food since its inception. It’s easy to help: Put some non-perishable food items in a bag and place it by your mailbox. Your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver to local food banks. It’s that simple.
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