DART launched annual Thanksgiving food drive

The agency says donations will support the Food Bank of Delaware and its 745 Hunger Relief Partners.

 Alyssa Baker

DELAWARE- The Delaware Transit Corporation launched its 28th annual “Stuff the Bus” Thanksgiving Food Drive this morning at 9 a.m., aiming to collect 15,000 pounds of nonperishable food. The agency says donations will support the Food Bank of Delaware and its 745 Hunger Relief Partners. The donations will help feed people who experience food insecurity across the state.

The statewide community drive will run through Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. DART says people can stop by any of the six collection sites to contribute.

Azeem Mirza, marketing communications and outreach specialist at DART and manager of the Stuff the Bus program, said at the food drive today that DART’s purpose goes beyond transportation.

"This is our 28th year of doing this," Mirza said. "What really inspired us is that since we're in every community state wide, we wanted to figure out a way [how] we can give back also. Not only transporting those who need to get to where they [need] but also giving back in any way we can."

The remaining “Stuff the Bus” schedule includes:

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  • Tuesday, Nov. 4: Target, 148 John Hunn Brown Road, Dover
  • Wednesday, Nov. 5: ShopRite of First State Plaza, 1600 W. Newport Pike, Stanton
  • Thursday, Nov. 6: Rodney Square, Wilmington (Market Street side)
  • Friday, Nov. 7: ShopRite of Brandywine Commons, 1300 Rocky Run Parkway, Wilmington
  • Saturday, Nov. 8: ShopRite of Four Seasons, 700 Plaza Drive, Newark

Community members from across the region came to donate food, some even asking staff and volunteers what was most needed before entering the nearby Giant grocery store in Rehoboth Beach. Fred Maier, who donated food, said he feels fortunate to be able to help.

"I think it’s always good, you know, to try to give something back to those that need it the most. We’re lucky we have our food at home and can go out to a restaurant occasionally. So, it’s just to give back, really, to the community." Maier said.

All donations collected will benefit the Food Bank of Delaware’s ongoing efforts to serve families in need during the holiday season.

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Alyssa Baker joined the CoastTV team as a producer in February 2023. She is from Philadelphia. Alyssa graduated from West Chester University with a degree in media and culture. She participated in multiple broadcasting internships while in school, most recently with WPHL 17 in Philadelphia. 

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