More Than 9,900 Pounds of Food Collected to Support New Hampshire Families
Food insecurity continues to impact thousands of individuals and families across New Hampshire, making community-driven efforts like the 2026 Stamp Out Hunger New Hampshire food drive more important than ever.
Key Takeaways
- Event: The 2026 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers and supported by Granite United Way.
- Impact: Over 60 volunteers collected and distributed 9,903 pounds of non-perishable food for New Hampshire families.
- Regional Results:
- Merrimack County: 5,630 lbs collected (providing ~4,551 meals).
- Northern Region: 4,273 lbs collected by the Silver Riders Club to restock local food pantries.
On Saturday, May 9th 2026, Granite United Way joined the National Association of Letter Carriers for the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Held each year on the second Saturday in May, Stamp Out Hunger is the nation’s largest single-day food drive, encouraging residents to leave non-perishable food donations by their mailboxes for letter carriers to collect along their postal routes. Thanks to the dedication of volunteers, sponsors, and community partners, the event was incredibly impactful across Merrimack County and Northern New Hampshire.
What Was the Impact of the 2026 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Throughout Our Regions?
Together, volunteers helped collect, sort, and distribute more than 9,900 pounds of food donations to support local families and individuals facing food insecurity.
Merrimack County: Postal workers and volunteers sorted 5,630 pounds of donated food, providing approximately 4,551 meals.
Northern Region: The Silver Riders Club collected 4,273 pounds of donations to restock local food pantries.
The food drive was supported by over 60 dedicated volunteers who gave their time to sort, organize, and distribute donations. Their efforts, combined with the generosity of residents and postal carriers, helped make a meaningful impact for neighbors facing hunger.
Who Sponsored the 2026 New Hampshire Stamp Out Hunger Drive?
The 2026 Stamp Out Hunger New Hampshire food drive was made possible through the logistics, donations, and support of the following local sponsors and partners:
- A House to Home Realty
- Associated Grocers of New England
- Berlin Marketplace
- Graphic Packaging
- Hannaford Store #8329
- Jericho Deli and Convenience
- Lighthouse Credit Union
- M&T Bank
- Nathan Wechsler & Company
- NH Distributors
- Sal’s Pizza Concord
- Shaw’s Store #0811
- White Mountain Rotary
Than you to all of our volunteers, donors, letter carriers, sponsors, and partners who helped make the 2026 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive a success. Together, we are helping ensure that individuals and families across New Hampshire have access to the food and resources they need to thrive.
How do I volunteer in my community?
Visit Granite United Way’s volunteer portal or email volunteer@graniteuw.org to learn about opportunities in your community.