The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and United States Postal Service are hosting the annual Food Drive in the greater Rochester area from June 3 to 8.
Customers are encouraged to leave non-perishable food items at their mailboxes during the week. Donated food will be dispersed to food pantries and soup kitchens.
NALC Branch 210 President Kenneth A. Montgomery noted the food collected is essential to the residents in the area, helping to fill gaps during the summer months when school is out and food donations down. “Many of our area pantries and kitchens rely on the food we collect in this annual drive to get them through the increased summer demand,” said Montgomery. “We are proud to help fill this need through the generosity of our customers.”
Recommended items for donation include canned fruits and vegetables; boxed items (cereal); pasta and rice; and peanut butter. Call area post offices for other information.
