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FRAMINGHAM – The National Association of Letter Carriers’ 30th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns on May 14, after a two-year pause because of the pandemic.

On May 14, letter carriers across MetroWest will collect non-perishable food donations on their postal routes to support the food drive.

During the week of May 9, letter carriers will deliver a reminder postcard and bag to mailboxes.

Residents are asked to place non-perishables in a sturdy bag by their mailbox by 9 a.m. on May 14.

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The following items are needed:

  • Canned Soup
  • Boxed Dinner Meals
  • Peanut Butter
  • Jelly
  • Breakfast Cereal
  • Macaroni and Cheese
  • Boxed Noodles – any variety
  • Spaghetti Sauce
  • Canned Fruit
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Personal Care Items (toilet paper, bar soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, body wash, etc.)
  • Cleaning Supplies (laundry detergent, dish soap, all-purpose cleaner, etc.)

Please do not donate anything in a glass container.

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Residents can also drop off their donations at any postal branch retail counter before the food drive.

The Food Bank has a goal of collecting 100,000 pounds of non-perishable food items.

All food will go to local food pantries.

By editor

Susan Petroni is the former editor for SOURCE. She is the founder of the former news site, which as of May 1, 2023, is now a self-publishing community bulletin board. The website no longer has a journalist but a webmaster.