DART’s 19th Annual “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive Collects 10.2 Tons of Food

The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) recently announced that DART’s 19th annual “Stuff the Bus” Thanksgiving Food Drive collected 10.2 tons (20,414 pounds) of food.  The week-long food drive took place from November 7 to November 12 at Walmart in Milford, Acme in Dover, Acme in Fairfax Shopping Center, and Rodney Square in Wilmington; new this year was Acme in Newark on Saturday, November 12.  The Food Bank of Delaware will distribute the donated food through its Hunger Relief Partners to Delaware residents in need.

John Sisson, DTC’s chief executive officer, stated “We’re thrilled to hold the Stuff the Bus food drive each year.  Thanks to the impressive efforts of our employees, and the kindness and generosity of our riders and the public, it allows us to give back to the community and help Delawareans in need through the Food Bank of Delaware. ”

This year’s donations of non-perishable food filled two 30-foot buses.  Donations were received from the general public, as well as businesses, schools, organizations, and state agencies throughout the entire State.  Donors have come up with some creative ways to raise contributions, whether it’s a school that holds a friendly competition between classes or a homeowners association that donates the funds from their community garden.

Again this year, DART partnered with WAFL 97.7 FM and WNCL 101.3 FM, which are part of the Delmarva Broadcasting Company.  Thanks to staff and listeners of both radio stations, Stuff the Bus in Milford and Dover was a great success.  Also, we want to thank the staff and listeners from WJBR 99.5 FM who helped to fill the bus in Rodney Square.  Our new partner, the Delaware 87ers, came out on Friday, along with their mascot Caesar, who helped Stuff the Bus.