Stamp Out Hunger 2015 in the books: Morning Report

Linn's Stamp News gives you a quick look at what's going on in the world of stamp-collecting.

1. Stamp Out Hunger food drive

The National Association of Letter Carriers' 23rd annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive took place on May 9. 

Letter carriers picked up non-perishable food donations that Saturday as they delivered mail along their routes. 

To the customers, letter carriers & volunteers who helped out during yesterday’s national Food Drive—THANK YOU! pic.twitter.com/tqWonOU4zV

— StampOutHunger (@StampOutHunger) May 10, 2015

According to the NALC, results are due at the end of May, and are typically released during the first week of June.

2. You bought it

As part of our continued conversation with our readers, we like to ask Linn's Stamp News Twitter followers and Facebook fans to share stories about the philatelic acquisitions they've made recently.

3. Monday Morning Brief

Watch as Linn’s Stamp News senior editor Michael Baadke reports on the upcoming exhibit of the 1856 British Guiana 1¢ Magenta at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum, and the plans to reveal the identity of the stamp’s owner when the exhibit opens June 4.

4. Yesterday's most-viewed post

1¢ Magenta owner’s identity to be revealed; stamp will be shown in D.C., Monaco, N.Y.

5. Something social

Amazing! #StampOutHunger Generates 500,000 Pounds Of Food Donations In LA http://t.co/y2choD8hMY @ChristineOnNews pic.twitter.com/VgJajf0DrB

— FOX 11 Los Angeles (@myfoxla) May 10, 2015