🥫 Help Stamp Out Hunger in Palm Bay May 10th

Palm Bay, FL – On Saturday, May 10, 2025, Palm Bay residents have a simple way to make a significant impact on food insecurity in the community. The 33rd annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is the nation’s largest single-day food collection event. It leverages the Postal Service’s network to gather donations right from your mailbox.

How to Participate 📬

Participating in this vital drive is easy and convenient. Simply gather non-perishable food items you wish to donate. Place these items in a bag or box by your mailbox before your regular mail delivery time on Saturday, May 10th. Your local letter carrier will collect the donation as part of their route and ensure it gets to local food banks.

This is a perfect opportunity to combine your spring cleaning efforts with community support. Look through your pantry for non-perishable items you can contribute. Donating unused, non-expired goods helps ensure neighbors in need have access to food.

Most Needed Food Items 👍

Local food banks have identified specific items that are particularly helpful:

Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, salmon)
Canned and boxed meals (soup, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese)
Canned or dried beans and peas
Pasta, rice, and cereal
Low-sodium canned vegetables and fruits
100% fruit juice
Cooking oil and boxed cooking mixes
Peanut butter

Items to Avoid Donating ❌

Please avoid donating items that cannot be safely distributed:

Rusty or unlabeled cans
Glass containers
Perishable items requiring refrigeration
Homemade items
Expired products
Non-commercial canned or packaged items
Alcoholic beverages, mixes, or soda
Open or used items

Local Impact Matters 📍

A key benefit of the Stamp Out Hunger drive is that all food collected in Palm Bay stays in Palm Bay. Donations gathered by local postal carriers directly support food pantries and organizations serving residents within our own zip codes. This ensures your generosity directly helps your neighbors facing food insecurity.

Why Timing is Crucial ⏱️

The May timing of this food drive is strategically important. Many food banks see their supplies dwindle after the holiday season donation rush. The Stamp Out Hunger drive helps replenish these stocks before the summer months, when many children lose access to school meal programs. Your donation helps fill this critical gap.

Call to Action: Make a difference for your Palm Bay neighbors! Simply fill a bag with non-perishable food items and place it by your mailbox on Saturday, May 10th. This simple act helps stamp out hunger right here in our community!

Curated by AI and fact-checked by The Palm Bayer.