Joining Forces to Help Stamp Out Hunger, May 10

The National Association of Letter Carriers is the union of city delivery letter carriers working for the United States Postal Service. NALC Branch 6000 has 125 postal installations which spread from Montauk to Great Neck and the Rockaway. Branch 6000 has grown to one of the largest Branches in the country boasting a membership of over 5400.


The United States Postal Service provides universal postal services to over 146 million homes, businesses, P.O. boxes, in every state, city and town, including Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands and American Samoa. They process over 213 billion pieces of mail per year, have a yearly operating revenue of about 73 billion dollars and are the second largest employer in the United States. Nearly 700,000 employees continue a rich tradition and enthusiastically participate in local community initiatives.

The Long Island Postal Customer Council is a network of business mailers and representatives of the U.S. Postal Service, who gather regularly to discuss and resolve local mailing issues as well as develop content-rich education programs. On both the national and local levels, Postal Customer Councils work to continually improve communications between the Postal Service and its customers by promoting an effective networking platform.


United Way of Long Island and its community partners work together to create lasting change in people’s lives and in the community, helping to provide much needed care to Long Islanders in need—children, parents, families and seniors. United Way is committed to changing lives on Long Island by investing in improving access to health care, supporting children and youth, reducing hunger and assisting neighbors in need.


Fighting hunger and touching lives, Island Harvest ― Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization ― serves as the bridge between those who have surplus food and those who need it. Our volunteers and staff “rescue,” or collect, good surplus food from over 600 local restaurants, caterers, farms, and other food-related businesses; and distribute it to a network of close to 500 soup kitchens, food pantries, and other places where those in need can access it. We also conduct educational programs to increase hunger awareness and inform the public how they can get involved in our mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island.


Founded in 1980 by the late singer/activist, Long Island Cares, Inc. - The Harry Chapin Food Bank is Long Island’s only Food Bank, working with 600 human service agencies across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Their mission is to bring all available resources together for the benefit of the hungry on Long Island; to prevent hunger whenever possible and alleviate hunger where ever present. Daily they provide emergency food and sponsor programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency.

The Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN) addresses the issues of hunger and homelessness on Long Island by providing food, shelter and long-term housing and supportive services in a dignified and respectful manner for those who seek our help. Through a network of 19 soup kitchens, The INN serves over 300,000 meals annually and has a “no questions asked” policy.


Since 1865, the guiding principle of The Salvation Army’s mission and services is outreach to those in need of food and shelter, while responding to the emotional and spiritual needs of the disenfranchised and marginalized of society. Providing renewal for homeless adults and children, and the community in need has been a cornerstone of The Salvation Army’s ministry since its beginnings.

The 250,000 member Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO represents a wide range of union workers. It conducts local political activities such as lobbying county and town governments, participates in local elections, communicates various issues to its affiliated local unions. The Federation helps to mobilize members for volunteer efforts and participates in community service projects.

Mark Your Calendar!
Letter Carriers Food Drive - Saturday, May 10, 2008