Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Conducted In Covington

The Covington Post Office, with the assistance of the COPE Food Pantry and Boy Scout Troop 31 from McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church, held the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive May 8.

Letter carriers collected 11,624 pounds of food, breaking the previous record of 8,120 pounds.

All food was taken to COPE, also located at McAllister.

The Covington Post Office expressed its appreciation to everyone who contributed to the drive.

Row one, from left: Wendi Redman, Luscinda Pierce, Thomas O’Conner and Garrett Robertson, representing Troop 31; Kristi Martin, Lorraine May.

Row two: Loretta Shinault, Bridgett Andrews, Randy Robertson, representing Troop 31; Angie Stover.

Row three: Karen Craft, Freda Harris, Belva Brookman, Morris O’Conner, representing Troop 31; David “B.B.” Bryant, Covington postmaster; Eddie Williams, representing COPE.

Row four: Gary Bishop, Richie Bennett, Sara Hoke, Ron Brunetti, Bill Gurd, representing COPE. (Gavin Dressler Photo)