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One in six people in Central Alabama experiences food insecurity, according to the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.

The need is great, but you can help!

Stamp Out Hunger® is the largest annual food drive for the food bank, and the biggest one-day food drive in the country! You can be a part of this impact on Saturday, May 10.

Keep reading to find out how to donate and give back to our neighbors facing hunger.

What is Stamp Out Hunger®?

UWCA Hands On Stamp Out Hunger — Stamp Out Hunger® provides over 100K lbs of donations to the food bank every year. (United Way of Central Alabama)

Here in the Greater Birmingham Area, United Way Hands On partners with the National Association of Letter Carriers and the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama for Stamp Out Hunger®.

Fun fact: Last year, nearly 60,000 pounds of food items were donated during Stamp Out Hunger®.

In 2024, the Community Food Bank distributed over 24.6 million pounds of food, which is equal to nearly 20.6 million meals.

Find more ways to serve with United Way Hands On and the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.

Leave donations by your mailbox before delivery on Saturday, May 10

You can directly impact Central Alabama neighbors facing hunger in three easy steps:

Gather non-perishable food items (no glass containers!)
Place items in a sturdy bag.
Leave them by your mailbox on Saturday, May 10.

While the letter carriers are out delivering mail across the six-county area of Central Alabama, they’ll also collect donations along their postal routes and deliver them to the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.

“At the Community Food Bank, we’re extremely proud to take part in this national food drive that makes a direct local impact. Many of our neighbors are making tough decisions between food and necessities.

This food drive is a way for everyone in our community to come together to help our neighbors facing hunger have food on their table and in their pantry.”
Ginger Pegues, Director of Development, Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.

What can I donate?

Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, food donations, Stamp Out Hunger — Donate non-perishables on May 10—but no glass containers! (Community Food Bank of Central Alabama)

These shelf-stable items are the most helpful for you to donate, in priority order:

Peanut butter + other nut butter
Canned meat (chicken, tuna, salmon, etc.)
Canned vegetables (low/no sodium preferred)
Canned fruit (or applesauce)
Canned or boxed meals (Chef Boyardee, beef stew, etc.)
Boxed mac + cheese

Potato flakes
Canned OR dried beans, peas, lentils, etc.
Pasta, rice, quinoa (or other healthy carbohydrates)
Breakfast cereals, oatmeal, grits + other breakfast foods
100% fruit juice (canned, plastic bottles or boxes)
Shelf-stable milk (dairy or non-dairy alternatives such as oat, almond, coconut, etc.)

Volunteer with United Way Hands On + the Community Food Bank

United Way Hands On and the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, Stamp Out Hunger — Give back to Central Alabama communities on May 10! (Community Food Bank of Central Alabama)

Your time is just as valuable—and you can give that, too! There are plenty of volunteer opportunities within United Way Hands On and the Community Food Bank:

“Stamp Out Hunger® is a wonderful opportunity for our entire community to unite in service.

Whether you’re lending a hand at the warehouse or leaving non-perishable food items by your mailbox, every action makes a difference, and we invite everyone to take part in this simple yet impactful effort to fight hunger in our community.”
Rachael Upton, Director of Volunteer Engagement, United Way of Central Alabama.

You can be a part of this impact—donate items + help Stamp Out Hunger® today!

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