Letter carriers collecting food for needy residents
On Saturday, local letter carriers in the Triad and across the country will participate in the National Postal Food Drive, collecting much-needed, nonperishable foods for local food pantries.
With food, fuel and health care costs rising, many vulnerable citizens, including children and the elderly, are at risk of going hungry. Many food banks where they turn for help are reporting critical shortages this time of year.
This is the nation’s largest one-day food drive, and our community has a strong tradition of supporting it. Letter carriers and rural carriers volunteer their services to pick up the food and deliver it to agencies serving needy families.
Items needed include canned meats, soups and stews, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, canned fruit and canned vegetables. We hope you will help. Please leave nonperishable food items for your letter carrier on Saturday.
Bobby Smith
High Point
The writer is president, United Way of Greater High Point.
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No thanks, I'll stick with the SA:
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2007/12/18/unitedway_1219.html
Posted on May 9, 2008 8:33 AM