NALC Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - This coming Saturday, residents across Mobile have a simple way to make a big impact in the fight against hunger.

The National Association of Letter Carriers will host its annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, benefiting Feeding the Gulf Coast.

Taking place May 9, the event invites the community to join local letter carriers in helping supply critical food resources to Feeding the Gulf Coast for families facing hunger. This is especially important leading up to the summer months when families face an increase in food budgets due to the summer break.

Since its launch in 1993, the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, providing important support to communities across the country, and that impact is felt locally as well.

Here’s how it works: on May 9, letter carriers will collect non-perishable food donations along their regular routes.

Residents can participate by simply placing a bag of non-perishable food items by their mailbox before mail delivery. From there, letter carriers will handle the rest, ensuring donations reach Feeding the Gulf Coast.

Organizers say even a small donation can help make a meaningful difference for neighbors facing hunger across the Gulf Coast.

Who: National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) & Feeding the Gulf Coast

What: NALC annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

When: May 9, 2026 across Mobile County

About Feeding the Gulf Coast

Feeding the Gulf Coast (FTGC) serves 24 counties spanning South Alabama, South Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. In 2025, the food bank distributed 37 million meals through more than 800 community partners throughout its service area. Beyond food distribution, the food bank operates multiple hunger relief and nutrition programs, including child and senior nutrition programs, benefits outreach, nutrition education, and disaster relief.

Feeding the Gulf Coast has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for its commitment to excellence and efficiency. With 97% of all donations directly supporting its mission, it ranks among the most efficient nonprofits in the nation. FTGC is a partner food bank of Feeding America. For more information, visit feedingthegulfcoast.org .