With more than 70
million pounds of food collected and distributed to the nation’s food pantries
and shelters, the 20th annual NALC Letter Carriers Food Drive––held
this past May 12–– was once again a resounding success. In the New York
District, where the food drive was extended for a full week, postal patrons
dropped off more than 57,000 pounds of non-perishable food at various post
offices throughout Manhattan and the Bronx. That’s nearly double what was
collected last year.
“I think a lot of that increase was due to
our T-shirt campaign, said Food Drive Coordinator David Velasquez. “Carriers
bought the shirts to wear on their routes to help promote the NALC Food Drive. More
customers became aware of the food drive and donated more food, plus the
proceeds from the sales of the T-shirts also went to buy more food.”
“I think it’s important to help people in need,” said Letter
Carrier Alice (Dana) Giro. “I’m glad the Postal Service and Branch 36 support
the Food Drive and that we have so many Letter Carriers here in New York that
contributed to a great cause.”
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| JAF Letter Carriers wear T-shirts that helped promote the 20th Annual NALC Food Drive L to R: Joe Massa, Sharon Blackstock, Jean Wijaya, Arcola Hall, Alice (Dana) Giro, Kenny Bozzo |