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Stamp Out Hunger food drive has Phoenix roots as mail carriers collect nonperishables for local food banks


Published on 2025-05-10 03:48:01 - KSAZ
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  • The Stamp Out Hunger food drive is starting up and has strong roots beginning in Phoenix in 1976.

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, held on May 13, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona, successfully collected over 200,000 pounds of food to support local food banks, marking a significant effort to combat hunger in the community. Organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers, the drive encouraged residents to leave non-perishable food items by their mailboxes for collection by postal workers. The food collected will benefit St. Mary's Food Bank and other local organizations, helping to provide meals to those in need across the Valley. This year's drive was particularly crucial as it comes at a time when food insecurity remains a pressing issue, exacerbated by economic challenges.

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