Help 'Stamp Out' Hunger in Cheshire This Mother's Day

The following was submitted by Patty Hartmann, executive director of the Cheshire Community Food Pantry.

To the Community:

While we are all making our plans for Mother’s Day, I’d just like to remind everyone of their chance to make a big difference for people in need on the day before — Saturday, May 11th. That is the day for the 21st annual Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Letter carriers walk through the community every day, coming face to face with a sad reality for too many, hunger.

Taking part in the food drive is easy. Your letter carrier will pick up your donations when they deliver your mail. All you have to do is leave non-perishable food items at your mailbox, and the letter carriers will do the rest.  

Best of all, the food collected in Cheshire will go directly  to the Cheshire Community Food Pantry right here in town helping our friends and neighbors in need. And the donations couldn’t come at a better time. By springtime, our pantry shelves are depleted following the harsh winter months and school assistance programs are not available for children.  

When we were growing up, Mom always told us to “eat!” Sadly, in these hard economic times, that is not always possible for everyone. Please help us and leave non-perishable food donations by your mailbox on Saturday, May 11th for the Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Mom would be proud and those in need will be very grateful.  

Sincerely,
Patty Hartmann
Executive Director
Cheshire Community Food Pantry

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