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Sunday, October 6, 2024
All Manatee County Publix Locations
This year's annual Stuff the Bus was held on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 18 Publix locations in Manatee County. Stuff the Bus is a community collaboration food drive with The Food Bank of Manatee, Publix, The School District of Manatee County, United Way Suncoast and the presenting sponsor, Mosaic.
The Food Bank of Manatee, a PLUS program of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, has been the leading, local source of nutrition in Manatee County since 1985 as the only food bank based in Manatee County.
This year, volunteers helped collect 124,565 lbs. of food and cash equivalents. The donations collected not only helped contribute to the Food Bank of Manatee, but also contributed to those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Thank you to the volunteers who helped make the 2024 event a big success!
STUFF THE BUS VOLUNTEERS:
"I volunteer because we saw some of the devastation that took place around our neighborhood...and we’re lucky, we know we can buy our next meal and round of groceries, and some people are not as fortunate. My wife and I came out to try and raise awareness and items for the food pantry that’s in desperate need..." -Chris M.
"I’m here to volunteer today...for hurricane relief and to bring food to those who need it and are struggling to reach grocery stores, or they just don’t have anything in their home anymore because it was destroyed from the storm. -Ingrid P.
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