[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 65 (Tuesday, May 23, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S4290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                CELEBRATING THE NALC NATIONAL FOOD DRIVE

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, on the second Saturday of each May, 
letter carriers across the United States collect food donations on 
their postal routes to deliver to community food banks, shelters and 
pantries. I commend the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) 
for creating and sponsoring the largest one-day food drive in the 
country with over 100,000 letter carriers participating in more than 
10,000 cities and towns.
  Not only do America's postal workers perform an important function in 
our economy and in our daily lives, they make a difference in improving 
the lives of needy citizens. I extend my appreciation and thanks to 
NALC's leaders and members for their dedication and commitment to their 
strong tradition of community service.
  The food drive started as small pilot program in 10 cities and, as a 
result of its huge success, was expanded nationwide. The program asks 
postal patrons to place a box or bag of food next to their mailboxes. 
The food is picked up, sorted at postal stations and then delivered to 
area food banks by letter carriers.
  I am pleased to note that in my home state, the California State 
Association of Letter Carriers was among those state associations which 
donated the largest amount of food in the national drive. It is my hope 
that during the month of May and throughout the year, Americans will 
consider becoming involved in the NALC Food Drive and in other 
activities serving the less fortunate in our communities.

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