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Crossville Rural Letter Carrier Rodney Maddox displays some of the food items donated during the recent food drive.

The 25th annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive will have a positive impact on eight local food banks, following a record-setting amount of donations collected in Cumberland County, according to United States Postal Service spokesperson Susan Wright.  

The food drive is held each year on the second Saturday in May.

Over 27,630 pounds of food was collected this year reflecting an increase of 3,417 pounds from 2016.  

“With the generosity of Cumberland County residents and the hard work of many volunteers, local food banks will have much needed supplies entering the summer months when many school breakfast and lunch programs are not available to children in need,” said Wright.

The effort in Crossville and surrounding communities was coordinated by Crossville Rural Letter Carrier Rodney Maddox. 

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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