NALC Gears Up to "Stamp Out Hunger"

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)
With rising food prices squeezing already-struggling working families, the National Association of Letters Carriers (NALC) will again lead the march to "stamp out hunger" with their annual food drive this Saturday, May 10. This year "the need is very great, with many, many food pantries reporting record numbers of men, women and children seeking assistance," said NALC President William H. Young. "And it will only get worse if our economy continues to decline." Over 70 million pounds of non-perishable items were donated last year to local food organizations, including 72,000 pounds in the Metro DC region. To participate in this year's drive, just leave your donation of non-perishable food near your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up on Saturday, May 10.