Stamp Out Hunger Drive Sees Record Demand, Donations

The annual 'Stamp Out Hunger' Food Drive, organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers, was held nationwide on the second Saturday of May with communities across the U.S. participating. Residents left non-perishable food by their mailboxes for collection by letter carriers, resulting in thousands of pounds of donations to local pantries in locations such as Highland Park, Fort Wayne, New Mexico, Savannah, and Hattiesburg. The drive, now in its 33rd year, is especially important amid rising food costs and cuts to nutrition programs, with many pantries reporting record demand and some doubling last year's contributions. Volunteers sorted and distributed the donations, ensuring food stayed within local communities. The event remains the nation’s largest one-day food drive, highlighting community compassion and the ongoing challenge of food insecurity. Organizers underscore the drive’s critical role during summer months when need is high and donations often decline.