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Letter Carriers’ Food Drive

05.09.2013 By: Eliza, MiniBury Founder

Letter Carriers' Food DriveThis Saturday, May 11ᵗʰ marks the 21st anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect from our customers non-perishable food donations. These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people in need, and there are many in Addison County who need our help.

Last year, over 70 million pounds of food was collected nationally, feeding an estimated 30 million people. The food drive’s timing is pivotal, as well. Food banks and pantries often receive the majority of their donations during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. By springtime, many pantries are depleted, entering the summer low on supplies at a time when many school breakfast and lunch programs are not available.

Participation is easy! Just place non-perishable food donations in or by your mailbox for pick-up by your letter carrier on Saturday, May 11th.

P.S. Wondering what else is happening this weekend? Check out our calendar!

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Eliza, MiniBury Founder

Hello, I’m Eliza. I founded MiniBury in 2012 because I had a hunch that I wasn't the only parent in Addison County missing fun family friendly events. I love the challenge of finding and sharing information about our community to other parents.

Upcoming Events

May
28
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1:30 pm Orwell Memorial Day Parade
Orwell Memorial Day Parade
May 28 @ 1:30 pm
Many floats will be designed to reflect some of the many traditional Vermont activities and industries, and there will be plenty of just-fun floats and attractions. American Legion Post 49 from Fair Haven will lead [...]
5:00 pm West Cornwall Backyard Concert S...
West Cornwall Backyard Concert S...
May 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Enjoy live music, a BBQ food truck and sunset views. Entry is free but donations are graciously accepted. Here’s this summer’s schedule: 5/28 Blues Without Borders 6/18 The Silverbacks 6/25 Uncle Joe 7/9 Newton & [...]
May
29
Mon
9:00 am Middlebury Memorial Day Parade @ Downtown Middlebury
Middlebury Memorial Day Parade @ Downtown Middlebury
May 29 @ 9:00 am
Come see the parade! Marching bands, bagpipers, floats and more. The procession begins behind the College’s Mahaney Arts Center, and will finish with a more solemn ceremony at the Soldier’s Monument on Merchants row.
11:00 am Vergennes Memorial Day Parade @ Downtown Vergennes
Vergennes Memorial Day Parade @ Downtown Vergennes
May 29 @ 11:00 am
As they do every year, the American Legion Post 12 in Vergennes is hosting its annual parade on Memorial Day. This year’s Vergennes parade theme is “Honoring & Remembering All Who Served.” Following the parade, [...]
May
30
Tue
9:30 am Middlebury Parent/Child Playgroup @ Congregational Church of Middlebury
Middlebury Parent/Child Playgroup @ Congregational Church of Middlebury
May 30 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Little ones and their caregivers make new friends at this weekly playgroup.
9:30 am Sarah Partridge Storytime @ Sarah Partridge Library
Sarah Partridge Storytime @ Sarah Partridge Library
May 30 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers join Ms Laura for books, songs and fun every Tuesday morning at Sarah Partridge!
10:30 am New Haven Storytime @ New Haven Community Library
New Haven Storytime @ New Haven Community Library
May 30 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers enjoy stories, songs and activities at the library.
10:30 am Stories & Playtime @ Salisbury L... @ Salisbury Free Public Library
Stories & Playtime @ Salisbury L... @ Salisbury Free Public Library
May 30 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for a few simple stories and songs, then lots of time to play and get to know each other! Drop in anytime. Aimed at kids 0-5; other ages [...]
3:30 pm Pokémon & MTG Commander @ Brandon Free Public Library
Pokémon & MTG Commander @ Brandon Free Public Library
May 30 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Bring your Pokémon or Magic the Gathering Commander decks and play! All ages welcome.
3:30 pm Youth Media Lab @ Ilsley Library
Youth Media Lab @ Ilsley Library
May 30 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Join Kurt Broderson, Ilsley’s Technology Coordinator and director of Middlebury Community Television, for introductory video and animation instruction for students in grades 4+. Participants will learn to use iPads and cameras to capture still photographs [...]
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