Annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ food drive to battle hunger in Sussex County to be held Nov. 18-20
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – ShopRite will join Lakeland Bank once again this year to host the 15th annual “Stuff the Bus” food drive which benefits the Sussex County Social Services Food Pantry.
Donations of non-perishable food and turkeys will be accepted from November 18 through November 20, 2022.
Sussex County Skylands Ride buses will be also on-site at the locations below so people wishing to provide food for Sussex County’s neediest residents will be able to “Stuff the bus.”
Stuff the Bus Locations:
- Lakeland Bank, 7 Town Center Dr. Sparta
Friday, November 18, 2022, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. - ShopRite, 127 Water Street (Route 206), Newton
Saturday, November 19, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 20, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - ShopRite, 270 Route 23, Franklin
Saturday, November 19, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 20, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - ShopRite, 18 N Village Blvd, Sparta
Saturday, November 19, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 20, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - ShopRite, 90-80 US-206 North, Stanhope
Saturday, November 19, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 20, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Donations of non-perishable items are always appreciated. Items often needed at the food pantry include macaroni and cheese, tuna, meals in a can, hearty soups, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, vegetables, boxed mashed potatoes, rice, pancake mix, syrup, and toiletries.
Anyone in need of food for themselves or their family, they can stop by the Division of Social Services located at 83 Spring Street, Newton, NJ, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Food donations or pet food are also accepted during these hours or special arrangements can be made for after-hours donations by calling 973-383-3600.
