Stop the hunger food drive this Saturday, needs volunteers | News

The National Association of Letter Carriers needs volunteers to help unload letter carrier trucks for the “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive” on Saturday, May 11.

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You can help eradicate hunger this weekend by placing food donations in your mailbox.

The annual food drive is organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers, and Stamp Out Hunger is the nation’s largest one-day food drive.

Northern Nevada residents can help the Food Bank of Northern Nevada by collecting non-perishable and non-expired food items and leaving them in a sturdy bag at their mailbox on Saturday, May 11.

No glass jars.

The most necessary foods include:

* Starters (soups, chilis, etc.)

* Protein (tuna, chicken, beans)

* Canned fruit (preferably packed in water or juice)

* Canned vegetables (preferably low sodium)

A mail carrier will collect and deliver the donations to local food banks and pantries including the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Sierra Community House in North Tahoe & Truckee, Healthy Communities Coalition Serving All of Lyon County, Carson Valley Food Closet in Gardnerville, Fish in Carson City and Dayton, and New Frontier in Fallon.

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada says one in 10 Northern Nevadans are facing hunger.

Supporters can also participate by donating online, with every $1 helping to provide 3 meals.