Northeast Arkansas food bank to host food drive Saturday

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is asking area residents to participate in its annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive.

The event, sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers in coordination with the United States Postal Service, is set for Saturday, May 9.

Each year, letter carriers collect nonperishable food items.

Postal customers are encouraged to fill the blue bag provided with unopened, in-date food items before their mail is delivered that day.

The letter carrier will pick up the donated food, which will be processed and distributed to the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas.

The food items in greatest need include canned meats, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, soups, pasta and canned pasta sauce, cereal, and boxed meals.

Food items stored in glass containers should not be donated to ensure the safety of those who handle and process them.

“We want to ask every Northeast Arkansas resident to check your pantry, fill a bag, and leave it beside your mailbox this Saturday morning,” said Elizabeth Johnson, donor engagement coordinator for the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. “Encourage your friends, family, and coworkers to participate as well. It’s one day, one bag, and one simple way to make sure no one in our community goes hungry. Together, we can make a huge impact with this small act.”

For more information on the Stamp Out Hunger food drive, visit the National Association of Letter Carriers website at www.nalc.org/communityservice/food-drive.

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