NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive may 9, 2026
A Tradition That Started Right Here in Arizona
What began as a small, local effort has grown into the largest single-day food drive in the United States. In 1976, dedicated Letter Carriers from NALC Branch 576 in Phoenix and Glendale took it upon themselves to help their community by collecting food donations in their own vehicles for St. Mary's Food Bank. Their grassroots effort laid the foundation for something much bigger.
From Local Effort to National Movement
In 1990, Branch 576 President Mike Crowley and Food Drive Coordinator John Schwander helped bring wider attention to the drive through media outreach and artwork from American Cartoonist Bil Keane -
creator of the Family Circus comic strip.
The following year, during the 1991 NALC Arizona State Convention, then-NALC President Vincent Sombrotto saw the impact of the program firsthand. Inspired by its success, he invited Branch 576 organizers to present the idea to AFL-CIO Community Services leaders in Washington, DC—where it was enthusiastically embraced.
A Nationwide Impact
On October 26, 1991, the NALC launched a 10-city pilot program. Its overwhelming success paved the way for a national expansion. By May 15, 1993, the first full-scale national food drive brought together more than 220 branches across all 50 states. Today, the NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has become a nationwide tradition—collecting billions of pounds of food to help families in need and making a lasting difference in communities across America.
How Everyone Can Help!
On the second Saturday of May (05/09/26), bag up non-perishable food and leave it by your mail box for your Letter Carrier to pick up. All donations will benefit St. Mary's Food Bank and St. Vincent De Paul. These amazing organizations need your help to assist Arizona Families -Thank You!
When Letter Carriers unite, all things are possible... Thank you to all our members who work to continually strengthen our community!
224,000 pounds of food collected by Branch 576 in 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
FIGHT LIKE HELL RALLY - PHOENIX CAPITOL 02/22/26
PRIOR EVENTS
Retirement Seminar 2026
Retirement Luncheon 2024
Retirement Seminar training with speakers Dan Toth and Dan Versluis
Retirement Luncheon 2024
Retirement Luncheon 2024
Crossing the finish line! Wishing you continued success in retirement.
NALC 576/1902/6156 Day Of Action
Hosted by Arizona State Association
Sunday 10/27/2024
Region 4 RAP Session September 26-28, 2024
Arizona AFL-CIO 12th Annual Labor Day Luncheon
Ardmore, OK - Great information presented by our NBA Office
Arizona AFL-CIO 12th Annual Labor Day Luncheon
Arizona AFL-CIO 12th Annual Labor Day Luncheon
Arizona AFL-CIO 12th Annual Labor Day Luncheon
August 30, 2024 - Labor unions from across the state joined together in solidarity.
Rally for Congressman Gallego
Arizona AFL-CIO 12th Annual Labor Day Luncheon
Arizona AFL-CIO 12th Annual Labor Day Luncheon
ASALC endorsed Ruben Gallego for AZ Senate
Congressman Stanton presents Congressional Award
Congressman Stanton presents Congressional Award
Congressman Stanton presents Congressional Award
For Arizona Letter Carriers for their commitment to service especially during periods of extreme weather.
Food Drive 2024
Congressman Stanton presents Congressional Award
Congressman Stanton presents Congressional Award
Branch 576 Carriers collected 290,397 pounds of food going to local food banks.
Steward College 2024
Congressman Stanton presents Congressional Award
AFL-CIO Day of Action
NBA Region 4 Office presents to a packed house at our hall.
AFL-CIO Day of Action
Congratulations to all the new stewards and alternates!
AFL-CIO Day of Action
AZ State Capitol 02/19/2024
Congressman Stanton
Congratulations to all the new stewards and alternates!
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Labor Roundtable 01/25/2024 - Thank you Congressman for your continued support!
Congratulations to all the new stewards and alternates!
Congratulations to all the new stewards and alternates!
Congratulations to all the new stewards and alternates!
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