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Stamp out Hunger – Sat May 10th. 2025

The 33nd Annual Letter Carriers’ Association – Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive 

When ?

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Where ?

Your mailbox !

 

How does it work? 

To donate, just place a bag, box or can of non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your letter carrier delivers mail on the second Saturday in May. The carrier will do the rest. The food is sorted and delivered to an area food bank or pantry (Outreach East), where it is available for needy families.

Are food drive donations tax-deductible?

All donations to the Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive are tax-deductible, depending on how you, file because all of the food collected on Food Drive Day is given directly to non-profit charity food agencies in the community the food was collected. Though the National Association of Letter Carriers plans the Food Drive’s logistics and letter carriers provide the transportation for each donor’s generous donation, the National Association of Letter carriers is not the agency that gets listed on tax forms for claiming deductions. There are more than 10,000 food agencies throughout the country that receive these donations  The Davison Post office will be giving your donations to us here at Outreach East so you would list us as the charity 501C3.   

A Litte History 

National Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day is observed on the second Saturday of May and takes place on May 10. It is the largest food drive in the country and takes place in more than 10,000 cities and towns. One in eight Americans face hunger every day and we want to remind everyone that they can help with this wonderful initiative. The Stamp Out Hunger Donor Drive aims to feed the hungry in the U.S., and as always, with your help, we can and we will. The date for the drive was later moved to the second Saturday of May. The N.A.L.C. decided that the best time of year for the food drive would be in the late spring. This was because food banks and pantries ran out of food by May as donations decreased after Thanksgiving and Christmas. It was the postmen who mostly saw the obstacles that communities faced. Thus, on this day, the postal carriers both deliver mail and collect food donations. As they deliver orders, bills, and postcards, people get to help out by filling their mailbags with non-perishable food donations. One billion pounds of food have been dispatched over the last two decades. The mailmen deliverers representing the N.A.L.C. receive support from rural letter carriers, other messenger employees, and volunteers. In 2010, The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive was awarded numerous badges, which include two Presidential Certificates of Achievement.

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Why Outreach East

Outreach East is a non-denominational, walk-in, year-round emergency resource center dedicated to assisting individuals and families in the Davison, Goodrich, and Otisville area, as well as the eastern part of Genesee County (from Center Rd to the Lapeer County Line) in Michigan. Here’s why Outreach East matters:

  1. Mission and Purpose:
    • Outreach East believes that every individual and family deserve access to basic essentials, regardless of their circumstances.
    • Their mission is to provide year-round assistance to those in need, focusing on food and other essentials 
  2. Community Support:
  3. Growth and Impact:
    • Established in 1990, Outreach East started as a small food pantry in a 15 x 20 room.
    • Over the years, it has expanded to over 3000 sq feet and now serves almost 7000 clients annually for food, clothing, and financial assistance.
    • Outreach East also assists other agencies with referrals, fresh vegetables, and more.
  4. Future Goals:

Follow Outreach East on social media to stay updated on their impactful work and join the fight against hunger!

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How can I help ?

Certainly! Here are some ways you can support Outreach East Food Pantry and make a positive impact in your community:

  • Participating in the auction
  • Donate items to the auction
  • Volunteer: Consider volunteering your time at the food pantry. You can assist with tasks such as: Food Sorting and Packing: Help organize and pack food donations for upcoming distributions. Shopping Assistance: Assist families during their visits to the food pantry.
  • Donate Healthy Food: One of the easiest ways to help is by donating nutritious food items to your local food pantry. Consider items like bread, canned fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and non-perishable proteins.
  • Financial Contributions: Monetary donations are crucial for food pantries to purchase essential items. Even small contributions can make a significant difference. For donationg please go to Outreacheast.org and click on Donate
  • Spread Awareness: Use your voice to raise awareness about food insecurity and the work of Outreach East. Share their mission on social media, organize community events, or participate in awareness campaigns.
  • Host a Food Drive: Organize a food drive in your neighborhood, workplace, or school. Encourage others to donate non-perishable food items.

Remember, every small effort counts, and together we can make a difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity.

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Why an online auction?

As a food pantry and emergency resource center, we know how important it is to have a steady stream of funding to provide essential services to those in need. That’s why we have chosen to fundraise through monthly online auctions. By conducting online auctions, we are able to tap into a new source of funding that can help us stabilize our funding and plan for future expenses.

Our online auctions provide a fun and engaging way for the community to get involved in our mission. We offer unique items and experiences that are not available through other fundraising channels, which generates excitement and interest from potential supporters. Plus, by conducting monthly auctions, our supporters can look forward to participating in them as a regular part of their giving routine.

Overall, our monthly online auctions are an effective way for us to engage the community, offer unique items and experiences, diversify our funding sources, and generate recurring revenue. We appreciate the support of our community and hope that you will consider participating in our next online auction. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Thank you all for your support,

Jan Lebert, Executive Director

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Thank you for visiting our store. Outreach East is a non-denominational. walk-in, year- round emergency resource center dedicated to assisting area individuals and families with food and other essentials. Your generosity helps those in need in our surrounding communities. All monies collected from the Shop / Auctions on this site are considered donations and go to help families in need. Any amount over the value of the item is still tax deductible. Please visit our main website for more information and learn more about our cause at www.outreacheast.org

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