Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) announced Nov. 19 that DART’s 17th annual “Stuff the Bus” Thanksgiving Food Drive collected 9.7 tons (19,355 pounds) of food. The week-long food drive took place from Nov. 10-14 at Walmart in Milford, Acme in Dover, Acme in Fairfax Shopping Center, and Rodney Square in Wilmington. The Food Bank of Delaware will distribute the donated food through its more than 550 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. To see photos from the event, visit DART’s Flickr page.
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 and WJKS 101.7 FM who helped to fill the bus in Rodney Square.
