“St. Mary’s County STS busses will arrive empty and leave full,” said Jack Russell, President, Board of County Commissioners. He is referring to the Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
One STS bus will be parked at McKay’s Grocery Store in Leonardtown and one will be left at Giant Grocery Store in First Colony for citizens to fill with nonperishable food items.
All food items will be distributed to local food pantries. The pantries are experiencing a high demand and need to be fully stocked year-round, especially before the onset of hurricane season. May 10 is the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend and shoppers at these two busy centers are encouraged to include items on their shopping list to use to Stuff the Bus.
County and State employees will be stuffing their own bus on May 9 as boxes from County and State offices and the Board of Education are emptied into an STS bus parked in front of the Governmental Center.
Some suggested items for the Bus Stuffing include: canned goods and nonperishable foods that do not need cooking, eg., canned meats and fish, canned fruits and vegetables, canned soups and puddings, canned fruit juices, dried fruit and nuts, cookies and crackers, peanut butter and jelly, coffee and tea, and bottled water. Other useful items include: manual can openers, bottled water, pet food, disposable plates, cups, and utensils, infant care items (disposable diapers, baby wipes, baby food, and formula). Other miscellaneous suggestions include: first aid supplies, masking and duct tape, matches, plastic trash bags, bleach or all-purpose cleaner.
Questions can be directed to the County’s Community Services Division at 301-475-4200, ext.1849