Stamp Out Hunger food drive Saturday

Ponca City Now - May 11, 2016 11:23 am

Local letter carriers will collect nonperishable food items Saturday during the 2016 Stamp Out Hunger food drive.

The door-to-door collection will help restock local food banks and food pantries. Letter carriers have placed bags at each home in Ponca City to make it easy for households to participate, and they will pick up the food Saturday for free.

What kind of donations are needed? Here’s a handy list of the kinds of nonperishable foods that will help others:

  • Cereal
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Canned fruits and vegetables
  • Canned meals such as soups, chili, pasta
  • 100% juice
  • Peanut butter
  • Pasta sauce or spaghetti sauce
  • Macaroni & cheese
  • Canned protein – tuna, chicken, turkey
  • Beans – canned or dry

Fill the provided bag or additional bags and place them by your mailbox for Saturday’s collection.

 

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