Donations collected during the event will benefit Lake Cares Food Pantry, a nonprofit organization that provides food assistance to local families. Over the past 18 years, Lake County Transit staff and volunteers have collected more than 73,000 pounds of food to help feed neighbors in need.

During the drive, residents may place nonperishable food donations directly inside a Lake County Connection bus. Accepted items include:

·       Canned goods: meats, vegetables, fruits, stews, chili, soups, and pasta

·       Pantry staples: peanut butter, coffee, tea bags, cereals, rice, cake or pancake              mixes, syrup, powdered milk, juice boxes, and sugar

·       Family essentials: baby food, formula, granola bars, and cereal bars

·       Pet food: dry or canned

The annual Stuff the Bus event provides a family-friendly and straightforward way to support residents while contributing to a stronger, healthier community.

For more information about the Stuff the Bus Food Drive, call the Lake County Office of Transit Services at 352-323-5733.