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Stamp Out Hunger...Fill a Bag, Help Feed Families, Saturday, May 9th

Residents can participate by leaving non-perishable (non-expired) food items in a bag next to their mailbox for pick-up by letter carriers.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, Saturday, May 9th
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Stamp Out Hunger...Fill a Bag, Help Feed Families

The Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is the nation's largest one-day food drive, taking place annually on the second Saturday in May.

This year it will be on May 9, 2026.

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Residents can participate by leaving non-perishable food items in a bag next to their mailbox for pick-up by letter carriers.

  • What to Donate: Non-perishable / non-expired food items such as canned vegetables, soup, pasta, rice, cereal, and Boost Nutritional Bottles are also welcomed.
  • How to Donate: Place items in a sturdy bag near your mailbox before your regular mail delivery time.
  • Pickup: Your letter carrier will collect the donations while delivering mail. The carrier will do the rest. The food is sorted, and delivered to the Medfield Food Cupboard.
  • Alternative: If you do not have mail delivery, you can bring donations to your local post office

One in ten Americans face hunger every day in America. This drive is one way you can help those in your own city or town who need help.

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