DART 12th Annual Stuff The Bus 4-Day Thanksgiving Food Drive Nets 14.6 Tons Of Food

Wilmington -- The Delaware Transit Corporation and DART First State (DTC) twelfth annual Stuff the Bus Thanksgiving Food Drive had a record setting year, collecting 14.6 tons (29,184 pounds) of food. The four day food drive took place from November 10 to November 13 at the WalMart in Milford, ACME Markets in Dover and the Fairfax Shopping Center, and Rodney Square in downtown Wilmington. The Food Bank of Delaware will distribute the donated food through its more than 250 agencies to less fortunate residents statewide.

Donations this year of nonperishable food filled three thirty foot buses. Donations were received from the general public, as well as businesses, schools, organizations, and state agencies throughout the entire State. The Pepsi Bottling Group made a very generous donation that helped set a new record. The second best year was 2004 with 11.1 tons.

Again this year, DTC partnered with radio stations 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.

DTC Executive Director Stephen Kingsberry stated, Stuff the Bus is a living example of what this season of giving and sharing is all about. In addition, this event exemplifies what can be accomplished through thoughtful planning, open communication, teamwork, transparency, public-private partnerships and community involvement.