The Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) has launched a slew of new initiatives to tackle local hunger ahead of World Hunger Day on May 28.
One in nine Palm Beach County residents experience food insecurity, and with its May initiatives the food bank hopes to meet the ever-growing demand.
On May 10, the PBCFB will be participating in Stamp Out Hunger, a nationwide program developed by the National Association of Letter Carriers where United States Postal Service workers collecting non-perishable food items that are then donated to local food banks. Since its inception in 1993, Stamp Out Hunger has become the nation’s largest single-day food drive. To participate, simply place non-perishable, protein-rich food items next to your mailbox this Saturday, May 10. Donations will be picked up from the local post office and delivered the PBCFB’s warehouse.
Additionally, for the entire month of May, the PBCFB is hosting its Annual Meal Build Food Drive. Local businesses can participate by using non-perishable food collected from food drives they’ve hosted to build creative structures at their places of business. The structures can be as large or as small as desired, and the displays should remain up from May 19 to 31. All food will then be donated to the PBCFB.
“Our Meal Build participants have continually wowed us with their generosity and creativity,” said PBCFB CEO Jamie Kendall in a press release. “Whether it’s a design of the American flag, a stethoscope, winter cabin or stylish dress—we’ve been amazed by what our supporters can do with a little creativity and some much—needed cans or bags of food. We’re excited to see how they will outdo themselves this year and the ways in which they’ll tend to our hungry neighbors.”
Registration for the Meal Build Food Drive runs through May 9, and can be done here.
As always, the PBCFB offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities for those that want to get involved in the organization’s mission of tackling hunger. For more information, click here.
