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Join the fight against hunger on Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day! Let's fill those empty plates, one food donation at a time.
Let's join hands to make a difference on Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day on May 11! An initiative started in the early 1990s by the National Association of Letter Carriers, Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day is the largest single-day food drive in the United States. This nationwide event has raised over one billion pounds of food over the years! With over 37 million people facing hunger in the United States, including more than 11 million children, this event provides a simple way for people to support their neighbor and community in the fight against hunger. So let's get excited and do our part to stamp out hunger in America!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Food Drive's Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) initiated the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to address rising hunger issues across the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Official Launch</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first nationwide Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive was held, beginning its tradition as an annual one-day food drive.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Record-breaking Collection</div><div class='timeline-text'>Over 70 million pounds of food were collected, setting a new record for the largest amount collected in a single day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Billion Pound Milestone</div><div class='timeline-text'>Total donations surpassed one billion pounds of food, marking a significant milestone in the fight against hunger.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>25th Anniversary</div><div class='timeline-text'>Stamp Out Hunger celebrated its 25th anniversary, reinforcing its commitment and impact on helping those struggling with hunger.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize your own food drive</h3><p class='facts-text'>Get together with your neighbors, friends, and colleagues to organize your own food drive in the lead-up to Stamp Out Hunger Day. Every little helps, and you'll be surprised at how much you can collect when everyone contributes.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Prepare special parcels for collection</h3><p class='facts-text'>Take some time to prepare a special food parcel for your local collection to pick up. Non-perishable items like canned goods, rice, and pasta are always a great choice.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a local food bank</h3><p class='facts-text'>Offer to volunteer at a local food bank on Stamp Out Hunger Day. The extra hands will always be appreciated especially on such a busy day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Donate online</h3><p class='facts-text'>If you're unable to physically donate on the day, consider making an online donation. Many organizations that participate will have options available on their website to donate money directly.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Spread the word</h3><p class='facts-text'>Share information about the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day on your social media platforms. Awareness is a key part of winning the fight against hunger, so let's all do our part to spread the word.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a chance to give back to the community </h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day gives us an opportunity to help our neighbors and make a positive impact on our communities. By donating non-perishable food items, we can all play a part in alleviating food insecurity faced by millions of families in the United States. </p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness about hunger issues</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The food drive helps bring attention to the critical issue of hunger that affects millions across the country. Raising awareness often leads to increased donations and expanded support which plays a significant role in the fight against hunger.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a collective effort</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the best aspects of Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day is that it brings people together. Whether it's friends, families, or co-workers teaming up to donate, organize food drives, or volunteer, it's a testament to what can be achieved with collective effort and the shared goal of combatting hunger.</p></div></div>
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