County Commission proclaims May 11, 2013 as "Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day"

05/14/2013
Office of the County Commission PROCLAMATION For "Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day" in Douglas County WHEREAS: Every year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food as part of the nation's largest one-day food drive, distributing the donations to local food banks; and WHEREAS: The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is just one example of how letter carriers work to make a difference in the lives of those they serve. Since the pilot drive was held in 1991, more than a billion pounds of food have been collected; and WHEREAS: We would like to recognize all letter carriers for their hard work and their commitment to their communities. All of the food collected in Douglas County stays in Douglas County and we support carriers' efforts to help those in need in our community. WHEREAS: The National Association of Letter Carriers Branch #104 in Lawrence has collected more than 300,000 pounds of non perishable food since 1991. NOW, THEREFORE, the County Commission of the County of Douglas County, Kansas, do hereby proclaim Saturday, May 11, 2013 as "STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE DAY" in the County of Douglas County, Kansas, and encourage the citizens of our community to support the food drive by placing non-perishable food items in or near your mailbox on food drive day. Your letter carrier will pick it up while delivering the mail-and together, we can all help to feed Douglas County's hungry ADOPTED this 8th day of May, 2013.

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Douglas County Website - http://www.douglas-county.com/

Media Contact:
Robin M. Crabtree
Administration Department
785-832-5268
rcrabtree@douglas-county.com