R 161658Z JUL 12

ALCOAST 334/12
COMDTNOTE 12990
SUBJ: 2012 FEDS FEED FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE CAMPAIGN
1.  The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), in partnership with the
Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council, is sponsoring the fourth
annual Feds Feed Families (FFF) Food Drive campaign.  This drive is
part of the Presidential initiative, United We Serve, which
encourages participation in community service activities.  For more
information, visit http://www.serve.gov.
2.  Since its beginnings, Federal employees have donated over eight
million pounds of food and non-perishable goods during the campaign.
This year, Secretary Napolitano challenged DHS employees to donate at
least 500,000 pounds of non-perishable food during this summers
drive, which ends 31 Aug.
3.  While our economy continues to recover, our local food banks face
severe shortages. To learn more, visit
http://www.fedsfeedfamilies.gov.
4.  To see a list of suggested donation items, visit
http://www.fedsfeedfamilies.gov/mostwantedlist.pdf.
5.  Under 5 CFR part 950, Solicitation of Federal Civilian and
Uniformed Service Personnel for Contributions to Private Voluntary
Organizations, the Combined Federal Campaign is the only authorized
solicitation of employees in the Federal workplace on behalf of
charitable organizations (subpart 950.102(a)).  However, there is an
exception (5 CFR 950.102(b)) for the solicitation of gifts-in-kind,
such as food, clothing, and toys.  This food drive is allowed under
that exception.
6.   The DHS Secretary and the Chief Human Capital Officer encourage
employee participation in this initiative.  Employees are urged to
participate in their local area food drives.  To find information
about food drives in your area, visit http://www.feedingamerica.org
and www.feb.gov.   For additional information about this initiative,
please contact Ms. Rachelle Bynum, COMDT (CG-1212), at (202) 475-5356
or rachelle.l.bynum(at)uscg.mil.
7.  Mr. Curtis B. Odom, Director of Civilian Human Resources,
Diversity and Leadership, sends.
8.  Internet release authorized.