The National Association of Letter Carriers is doing its part to feed the hungry with its annual food drive, Stamp Out Hunger.
Letter carriers will collect donations from homes across the county today and deliver them to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank.
To help the food drive, simply leave a sturdy bag containing nonperishable foods, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal, next to your mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery.
All food collected locally will be used to replenish the Emergency Food Box pantry at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Last year, the Food Bank provided 17,325 food boxes to needy families.
“Each year, the Food Bank relies on the postal drive to stock our pantry for the summer months,” said Clare Sawyer, president of the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. “Due to increased demand for food assistance, this year’s event is more important than ever.”