Stuff the Bus - Fred Meyer - Chinden, Eagle

1400 West Chinden Boulevard,Meridian ID 83646

03 December, 2022

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Stuff the Bus - A toy drive for local families in need!!! The 24th annual Stuff the Bus toy drive 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday, December 3 |Outside SEVEN local Fred Meyer stores. The goal of Stuff the Bus is to fill Valley Regional Transit (VRT) buses with new, unwrapped toys (or gift cards) for children of all ages. The Salvation Army will distribute the items to families in need throughout the community in time for Christmas. Valley Regional Transit will provide the buses and drivers and VRT staff will assist dozens of volunteers from the Salvation Army at the collection sites. At the end of the event, the toys will be bagged up and transported to Salvation Army distribution centers in Boise, Nampa and Caldwell. ----------------------------- The VRT buses will be parked near the main entrances of the SEVEN Fred Meyer stores in the Treasure Valley: 5230 Franklin Road on the Boise Bench3527 South Federal Way in southeast Boise10751 West Overland Road in southwest Boise5425 West Chinden Boulevard in Garden City1850 E. Fairview Avenue in Meridian1400 W. Chinden Boulevard in Eagle50 2nd Street South in NampaLast year, about 7,700 toys were collected along with $2,100 in gift cards and cash. In the 23 years, Valley Regional Transit has participated in Stuff the Bus, more than 158,000 toys have been donated. ----------------------------- Valley Regional Transit is the Treasure Valley’s regional public transportation authority, responsible for the management of a variety of transportation solutions including public bus transit, specialized van services, paratransit, Park & Ride, and more. We work with other organizations and government agencies to create options that are accessible, affordable, and consistent. ----------------------------- We connect people with the community they love to live in. Follow us on Instagram to stay in the loop at @valleyregionaltransit