USPS ‘Stamp Out Hunger Day’ Saturday

May 7, 2019 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The United States Postal Service will hold the 27th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Day on Saturday, May 11. Statistics show it is the largest one-day food collection event in the country.

Residents are asked to leave non-perishable items in a bag near the mailbox on that day. High-protein foods like canned tuna, salmon, beans, peanut butter and whole grains are most needed.

WHAT TO GIVE: Most-wanted foods include:

  • Canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon).
  • Canned and boxed meals (soup, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese).
  • Canned or dried beans and peas (black, pinto, lentils).
  • Pasta, rice cereal.
  • Canned fruits.
  • 100 percent fruit juice (canned, plastic or boxed).
  • Canned vegetables.
  • Cooking oil.
  • Boxed cooking mixes (pancake, breads).

WHAT NOT TO GIVE:

  • Rusty or unlabeled cans.
  • Glass containers.
  • Perishable items.
  • Homemade items.
  • No expired items
  • Noncommercial canned or packaged items.
  • Alcoholic beverages or mixes or soda.
  • Open or used items.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.