Lansdale community surpasses last year's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive by 2,000 pounds

The Lansdale community did not just open their pantries to the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive last Saturday – they darn near emptied them for Manna on Main Street.

According to Manna Director of Development and Strategic Direction Sheldon C. Good, the 19446 ZIP code donated a total of 6,172 pounds of non-perishable food in one day.

Good said this is more than 2,000 pounds over what was donated during last year’s National Association of Letter Carriers-sponsored drive.

Prior to the event, Manna pushed for the community to donate even more than usual, due to skyrocketing demands for food from its clientele.

Each year, on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries across the country.

Stamp Out Hunger is the nation's largest one-day food drive, and it is one of the largest food drives all year to benefit Manna on Main Street.

"We need your help, especially as we see skyrocketing demand for food at Manna. Our neighbors rely on Manna, and Manna relies on you,” stated Manna on Main Street in a press release prior to the drive. “Thank you for your support and for your commitment to end hunger in our community.

Residents were asked to leave donations of non-perishable food in a bag near the mailbox or mail slot, and letter carriers then collected the food and handled the rest.

For those who live in other parts of Montgomery County, outside of the 19446 ZIP code, donations were given to other local food pantries.