2009 NALC Food Drive
R. Miller - 06/11/2009
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On Saturday, May 9, the 17th annual National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) 'Stamp Out Hunger' Food Drive was held nationwide. Here in South Florida, Daily Bread Food Bank was one of the event's beneficiaries and the donations we received will go to help over 800,000 people who are hungry and needing assistance. This year the food drive couldn't have come at a better time as the effects from our country's current economic downturn have only compounded the annual food shortage in South Florida. Traditionally, there is a decrease in donations leading up to and during the summer months, which causes our shelves to go bare. Additionally, with the increase in struggling families and needy children being out of school and not receiving their free or reduced meals, the demand for food has been even greater.
The numbers are still being tallied, but this already looks like another great year for the NALC 'Stamp Out Hunger' Food Drive. Daily Bread Food Bank would like to thank everyone who helped make this another great day of giving! To see pics from the 2009 NALC Food Drive, click the stamp on the right. |
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