Shepherd Center to Help 'Stamp Out Hunger'

On Saturday, May 11 the Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center will be taking in canned goods from around the area in conjunction with the Stamp Out Hunger event, which takes place all over America.

Folks can donate by leaving a bag of nonperishables by their mailbox for their letter carrier to pick up and drop off at the Shepherd Center. 

To take the giving back process a step further, Tarponites can donate their time to the Shepherd Center between noon and 8 p.m. on May 11 and help sort through the donated food items.

There are two- to four-hour shifts available.

Those interested in donating their time should call Gail at 727-939-1400, Ext. 416.

In 2013, Tarpon Springs will join more than 10,000 communities across the country in Stamp Out Hunger's 21st year of success.

According Stamp Out Hunger, more than 50 million Americans are at risk for hunger and more than 17 million of them are children.

Ideas for nonperishables worthy of donation include:

• Peanut butter
• Canned soups
• Canned vegetables
• Canned meats
• Canned seafood
• Canned juice
• Canned fruit
• Rice
• Pasta
• Box goods like cereal

Visit Stamp Out Hunger online for more information.

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