Monday, April 20, 2015

Letter Carriers Food Drive 5/9/15

Bring your food Items to the Cayo grande Welcome Center
 
by5/8/15 for the mail carrier to pick up.
 
Wondering how to help our community?  You can participate in our nation’s and our community’s Largest Food Drive…. The 23rd Annual National Association of Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive to be held on Saturday, May 9th and help our local food banks restock their pantries. 

On Saturday, May 9th, the NALC, in conjunction with the US Postal Service, the AFL-CIO, Valpak, and United Way of Okaloosa-Walton Counties, will be collecting non-perishable and non-needed include quick meals like macaroni, spaghetti, soups, canned meats, peanut butter, canned juice, canned fruits, canned vegetables, baby food, cereal, etc.   

To participate, just place your food donation(s) in a bag next to your mailbox early the morning of Saturday, May 9th.  Your letter carrier will pick up your donations as they make their regular mail routes and then deliver them to our local food banks.  It is an easy and convenient way to make a difference right here at home and to help families in need!
 
For a list of our participating local food banks, visit our website:   www.united-way.org 


The United Way of Okaloosa & Walton Counties’ mission is “to provide leadership and resources
to those in need”.  We are a nonprofit organization focusing on Children & Education, Financial Stability/Disaster Support, and Health and Wellness. Partnering with the community and
41 local agencies, we continue to make an impact in the community.

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