On May 14, letter carriers in Lincoln County will collect nonperishable food donations from homes on their routes as part of the 30th National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
Residents will receive plastic donation bags in their mailbox the week of May 9. On May 14, residents are encouraged to fill the bag, or any plastic bag, with nonperishable food and leave it by their mailbox before their letter carrier arrives.
Donations collected in Lincoln County will stay local and benefit the following Regional Food Bank partners: Chandler High School Pantry, Department of Human Services Lincoln County, God and People’s Pantry, Meeker Public School Pantry, Straight Street Ministries, Stroud Food Pantry, Prague Middle School Pantry and Wellston Acts of Love Food Pantry.
All nonperishable items are welcomed. Recommended items include peanut butter, canned tuna and chicken, canned fruits, pasta and canned sauce, soup and stew. Healthy food options are also needed, such as items with low sodium and whole grains.
Financial donations are also accepted. Text “Food” to 501-501 to make a $10 donation. Every $1 donated helps to provide four meals to Oklahomans living with hunger.
Since 1992, the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has raised nearly 12 million pounds of food and $9.9 million dollars to fight hunger in Oklahoma.