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STAMP OUT HUNGER

QVCkitty1 — Sat, 11 May 2024 21:28:40 GMT

Did your area have the annual postal food drive ? I really appreciate the carriers picking up the bags of donated food. While food banks need donations all year long, this drive really helps to fill the shelves .

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PA Mom-mom — Sat, 11 May 2024 21:47:35 GMT

@QVCkitty1 Yes! Our local PO gives the donations to the local food bank and kitchen. I looked at their website to find out what their urgent needs are at this time. That was helpful.

Our carrier is kind of cranky and doesn't want to expend any extra energy (he throws out our packages on the driveway), so I was wondering if he would bother to get out and gather the bags. But, he did!

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kaydee50 — Sat, 11 May 2024 21:57:26 GMT

We live in a high rise condo but were able to bring a bagful of items to our local post office. I wish they did it more than once a year.

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chlema — Sat, 11 May 2024 22:12:35 GMT

I guess my mailman, whoever he may be, didn't care to pick up the bag I left out. It's now after 5 p.m. so doubt it will happen now. It's a bag full of canned goods so I'll keep it out for awhile. (I did get mail delivered around noon while I was out back, and since bag was right below mailbox I'm sure he had to see it.)

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Another new name Sue — Sat, 11 May 2024 22:14:57 GMT

It's a wonderful thing to do, but I think if I were a letter carrier, I would resent it.

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RedTop — Sat, 11 May 2024 22:31:22 GMT

Since we've participated in this food drive before, I remembered it, but with no local advertising, had to go online for information it was actually happening this year!

I bought food several weeks ago when IGA had quite a few items 4 for $5 and 5 for $5. Our regular carrier seems like a great guy; our mail issues are always with the substitute carrier on weekends, who would be the one to not pick up the donation!

We put a note in the mailbox yesterday that we had food, and the regular carrier came to the house to get it. Last year we were the only people on his route with a donation. The local post office does not advertise this food drive!

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Rockycoast — Sat, 11 May 2024 22:35:20 GMT

Yes, our Post Office did. I put out our bag of food next to our mailbox this morning. In a few days they put out a post as to how much food (by weight) they collected. Good cause!

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QVCkitty1 — Sat, 11 May 2024 22:36:14 GMT

@RedTop wrote:
Since we've participated in this food drive before, I remembered it, but with no local advertising, had to go online for information it was actually happening this year!

I bought food several weeks ago when IGA had quite a few items 4 for $5 and 5 for $5. Our regular carrier seems like a great guy; our mail issues are always with the substitute carrier on weekends, who would be the one to not pick up the donation!

We put a note in the mailbox yesterday that we had food, and the regular carrier came to the house to get it. Last year we were the only people on his route with a donation. The local post office does not advertise this food drive!

@RedTop , That is unfortunate. We received a card in the mail, plus a bag for donations.

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RedTop — Sat, 11 May 2024 22:38:30 GMT

@QVCkitty1

We received a postcard the first year, but have NEVER received a bag for the donation.

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Roscoe the Rascal — Sat, 11 May 2024 22:38:44 GMT

I did this today. I left some items and I try not to make my package too heavy.

It is a good cause.

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granddi — Sat, 11 May 2024 22:48:40 GMT

When I would get my donations ready, I would just go to my cabinet and fill the bag from my extras.

I recently was reminded that many families and individuals probably have limited cooking facilities. Some live in motels or just don't have a stove. Maybe it is only a microwave or hot plate. I now think of how the food must be prepared. I try to include protein such as spam, tuna, can chili.

Our donations are such a small amout of the food needed at the food banks, churches, community centers, after school snacks.....

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Net52 — Sat, 11 May 2024 23:06:29 GMT

I didn't receive a card in the mail like I have in the past , but heard it on the news.

Filled a bag and put it on my porch under my mail box. The carriers walk several blocks and go back to their vehicles, so I didn't expect him to take it when he delivered my mail. Thought maybe he would make note and come back. Ring door bell showed he was here about 10:30. At 6:30 I brought the bag back in the house. It was not my usual carrier, guess this one didn't want to be bothered. They closed out local post office a few years ago, otherwise I would take it there on Mon. Guess I'll look for a local food bank and take it there. Just frustrated!

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catter70 — Sat, 11 May 2024 23:09:28 GMT

Yes, I did and for the 2nd year in a row, the guy left it sit. Monday I'll take it to the post office, but it's the last time. I'll make sure the boy scouts get extra when they have their drive, they at least take it.

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PA Mom-mom — Sat, 11 May 2024 23:54:44 GMT

@RedTop wrote:
@QVCkitty1
We received a postcard the first year, but have NEVER received a bag for the donation.

@RedTop Our PO hasn't provided a bag either. I don't think that's something they do. Our scouts and local churches usually provide a bag. I just left my items in the grocery bags and put them beside the mailbox. The mailman took them.

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Sooner — Sat, 11 May 2024 23:58:29 GMT

We are always happy to do this! We have the nicest mail carrier and he got the bag this morning. He loves us because we have the biggest mail box around and it is WIDE. He says it's like a puzzle putting the packages and mail in! We got a bag before, and a little thank you note in the box saying it was picked up.

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 12 May 2024 00:53:40 GMT

@granddi You are very thoughtful. Our food bank mentioned they would like to receive Spam as well. I didn't even think of that. They also asked for the Knorr packages of rice or pasta mix. That would tie into the microwave use. Good thinking!

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Spacrazy — Sun, 12 May 2024 01:34:34 GMT

@QVCkitty1 We, too, get a card and a bag. Since we live rural I just go ahead and take my filled boxes in to our little, local post office. We have the sweetest little lady carrier and I always apologize for some of the heavy, large packages she brings to my front door so I feel that's the least I can do.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 12 May 2024 01:45:28 GMT

no card, no bag, no reminder until i saw this post.

i do give monthly dollar contributions to our local food bank.

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drizzellla — Sun, 12 May 2024 02:56:23 GMT

Our local post office takes all the food collected to our church food bank. It is nice to see all the food donated.

Plus our church has a "Little Free Pantry" outside the church. So that you can donate items 24/7. Whenever there is a good sale on toothpaste, detergent, soap, Chunky soup, peanut butter, canned chicken, salmon or tuna, I buy it so I can donate it.

The church really does a good job and are well organized and keeping the items moving. Glad the post office is able to collect as much as it does, to help people who need help.

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speedy girl — Sun, 12 May 2024 05:06:26 GMT

Yes, I donate to this cause every year. It's such a simple and easy way to make a contribution to the local food bank, so I am happy to participate. Thank you to all the mail carriers that do the extra work.