The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, the biggest one-day food collection event in the U.S., is back on May 9. Preparations are ramping up across the country, including right here in the Northland.
Local leaders recently gathered to spread the word about the food drive. Residents can join in by placing a bag of nonperishable food items by their mailbox before 9 a.m. on May 9. Mail carriers will collect these donations and deliver them to local food banks and pantries. There’s also a call for volunteers to help with this important cause.
Sara Niemi, president of Head of the Lakes United Way, emphasized the food drive’s importance. “At least one in three households in our region is struggling to make ends meet. Many families are just one unexpected expense away from financial trouble,” she noted. With rising grocery prices and the recent shutdown of a local food shelf, the need for support is clearer than ever.
Experts stress the severity of food insecurity in our communities. According to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about 10.5% of households in the U.S. faced food insecurity in 2021. This can lead to long-term health issues and strain on local economies.
In a show of community support, both Superior Mayor Jim Paine and Mayor Roger Reinert have declared May 9 as Letter Carriers’ Food Drive Day in the Twin Ports. It’s a moment for all of us to come together and help those in need.
If you’d like to volunteer for this effort, you can find more information here.
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