The Community Food Bank of Macomb County has announced that 188,591 pounds of non-perishable food was collected by local letter carriers and volunteers in support of the 33rd annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive that was held on May 10.
This year’s total is over 49% higher than the 126,384 pounds of food that was collected last year and represents the largest amount of food collected since the pandemic.
All donations will be distributed to those in need through the Community Food Bank of Macomb County’s network of over 40 food pantries and hunger-related organizations.
“Thanks to the efforts of our local letter carriers and the kindness of thousands of donors, the food collected will directly benefit the Community Food Bank of Macomb County,” said County Executive Mark Hackel. "Every donation is a true testament to the generosity of our community and demonstrates the important impact we can make when we come together for a common cause. The fact that this year’s collection is over 49% more than was collected last year is simply spectacular."
Food collected during the Stamp Out Hunger campaign provides emergency food supplies for thousands of families and individuals, including veterans, seniors, children and the homeless. All donations that were collected in Macomb County will be distributed in Macomb County.
“We’re proud to be able to support the Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive said Andrew Cox, Director/Health Officer, Macomb County Health and Community Services. “Given everybody’s busy lifestyles, it is encouraging to see that the residents of Macomb County were able to take a few moments and make these generous donations for people who can really use the help.”
“In addition to everyone who made a food donation to this year’s campaign, we would like to thank all of the individuals and organizations that helped with sorting and transportation of donations,” said Ed Scott, Director of Macomb Community Action. “We were incredibly fortunate to have their support and involvement.
“We know that food costs are rising for everyone, and as a result, demand for food from food banks has increased,” said Linda Azar, Division Director, Macomb Community Action Children and Family Services. “Food collected during this year’s campaign provides a critical boost to the inventories that are available through county pantries.”
Since its inception in 1993, approximately 2 billion pounds of non-perishable food has been collected to help restock the shelves of food banks, soup kitchens and pantries throughout America and here in Macomb County.
This year’s total is over 49% higher than the 126,384 pounds of food that was collected last year and represents the largest amount of food collected since the pandemic.
All donations will be distributed to those in need through the Community Food Bank of Macomb County’s network of over 40 food pantries and hunger-related organizations.
“Thanks to the efforts of our local letter carriers and the kindness of thousands of donors, the food collected will directly benefit the Community Food Bank of Macomb County,” said County Executive Mark Hackel. "Every donation is a true testament to the generosity of our community and demonstrates the important impact we can make when we come together for a common cause. The fact that this year’s collection is over 49% more than was collected last year is simply spectacular."
Food collected during the Stamp Out Hunger campaign provides emergency food supplies for thousands of families and individuals, including veterans, seniors, children and the homeless. All donations that were collected in Macomb County will be distributed in Macomb County.
“We’re proud to be able to support the Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive said Andrew Cox, Director/Health Officer, Macomb County Health and Community Services. “Given everybody’s busy lifestyles, it is encouraging to see that the residents of Macomb County were able to take a few moments and make these generous donations for people who can really use the help.”
“In addition to everyone who made a food donation to this year’s campaign, we would like to thank all of the individuals and organizations that helped with sorting and transportation of donations,” said Ed Scott, Director of Macomb Community Action. “We were incredibly fortunate to have their support and involvement.
“We know that food costs are rising for everyone, and as a result, demand for food from food banks has increased,” said Linda Azar, Division Director, Macomb Community Action Children and Family Services. “Food collected during this year’s campaign provides a critical boost to the inventories that are available through county pantries.”
Since its inception in 1993, approximately 2 billion pounds of non-perishable food has been collected to help restock the shelves of food banks, soup kitchens and pantries throughout America and here in Macomb County.
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