Fill the Bus: Feed the Needy

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI—Join "Paws," the Pawtucket Red Sox mascot, and "Samboni," the P-Bruins mascot, for a 33-hour event meant to help the neediest Rhode Islanders. Ocean State Job Lot has announced its Food-a-Thon starts Friday to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

The company has teamed up with the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority and iHeart Media. They're parking three empty RIPTA buses at three stores: the Job Lots in Coventry, Johnston and North Kingstown. And they're inviting people to fill the buses with food.

The Food Bank needs:

· Peanut butter

· Tuna fish

· Canned and dried beans

· Canned chili, soups & stews

· Canned fruits & vegetables

· Dried fruit

· Nutritious breakfast cereals

· Whole wheat pasta

· Brown rice

· Boxed macaroni & cheese

· Granola bars

· Cheese & cracker packages

· Tomato sauce

· Jams & jellies

· Extra virgin olive oil.

There'll be fun and personalities. The Food-A-Thon event features live continuous broadcasts from B101, Coast 93.3 and 94HJY radio personalities.

The buses will be at Ocean State Job Lot stores located at:
1173 Tiogue Avenue, Coventry, R.I.
1493 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, R.I.
5957 Post Road, North Kingstown, R.I.

The Food-a-Thon starts on Friday, Nov. 18 at 6 a.m. and goes until Saturday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m.