‘Stamp Out Hunger’ is an annual day of action that gathers non-perishable food and funds at home mailboxes to combat rising food insecurity. On Saturday, May 10, you can simply set your non-perishable food donations next to the mailbox — or place an envelope inside with their financial contribution. Letter Carriers will bring donations back to postal branches where Food Bank volunteers will be on-site throughout the day to unload the postal trucks.
Donations can also be made securely online at any time — and all contributions of food and funds support local efforts to end hunger and its root causes.
For every dollar donated, the food bank can purchase enough food to support five meals. For non-perishable donations, the following foods are currently in high demand:
- Pantry Staples: Rice, Masa, Pasta, Dried Beans, Lentils, and Spices
- Canned Meals & Ingredients: Soups, Stews and Protein (Chicken, Salmon, Tuna, etc.)
- Breakfast Items: Peanut Butter, Cereal, etc.
- Hygiene Items: Toothpaste, Soap, Diapers, Wipes, etc.
Virtual Food Drive
Can’t make it to the store or skip leaving food at the mailbox? No problem!
You can still support the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina through Stamp Out Hunger — every dollar makes a difference!
Start a Virtual Food Drive and fight against hunger from wherever you are.