'Stuff The Bus' At Cinnaminson Day Benefits Food Drives

CINNAMINSON, NJ — The Cinnaminson Public School District is waging a campaign to reduce hunger in the community, and it is asking for the public’s help in doing so. Cinnaminson residents are asked to help “Stuff the Bus” during Cinnaminson Day at Wood Park on Sunday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Just look for the big yellow bus.

Suggested food items include cereal, oatmeal, granola bars, breakfast bars, peanut butter and jelly, canned soup, canned vegetables, canned fruit, condiments, gravy, spaghetti sauce, pasta, boxed potatoes, stuffing, boxed crackers, baby food and formula. Items collected will be donated to the Food Bank of South Jersey, The Bread of Life Food Pantry and the Jane Weilenbeck holiday food drives.

The Food Bank of South Jersey challenges all students, staff, teachers and parents in surrounding counties to think of those less fortunate by organizing a food drive at their school. Each year, Cinnaminson Schools have been recognized for their efforts.

The donations collected at the “Stuff The Bus” event and the “Jane Weilenbeck Food Drive” through December will be included in the total. At the end of the challenge, school districts that bring the most food will be presented with awards by the Food Bank of South Jersey.

All bags should be labeled with school and homeroom. One point will be given for each item donated. The homeroom from Eleanor Rush, New Albany and Cinnaminson Middle schools with the most donations logged will win a pizza party.

The Cinnaminson High School with the most donations logged will win a bagel breakfast. High school totals will also be added to the Homecoming Contest. Cinnaminson Day is noon to 3 p.m. at Wood Park on Riverton and Pomona roads on Sunday, Oct. 7.

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