Annual Stuff-a-Bus Event keeps Calgary Food Bank Shelves Full

CALGARY, AB--(Marketwired - October 25, 2016) - Calgary Transit, Calgary Co-op and XL 103 FM are joining forces again to collect donations for the Calgary Food Bank at the annual Stuff-a-Bus event. A standard 40-foot bus can carry about 70 passengers, but how much food can it carry?

On Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Calgary Transit buses will be outside every Co-op location in the city. Calgarians are encouraged to stuff the buses full of non-perishable food and/or cash donations to support the Calgary Food Bank.

"It's great to see Calgary come out and help their neighbours in need, everyone is so generous. Donations will go a long way to help families and individuals in crisis, especially as we head into our busiest season," says Calgary Food Bank Food Industry Development Coordinator Cindy Drummond.

The 24^th annual Stuff-a-Bus is one of Calgary's largest single-day food drives with over $1.7 million being raised in its 23-year history. Last year's event raised more than $195,000.00 in food and funds.

For more information or for a list of most needed items, visit calgaryfoodbank.com.

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