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Stuff the Bus logo with tagline "Fight Hunger in Our Neighborhoods!"

Stuff the Bus began in 2011 in response to a critical need to help restock the shelves of local food pantries after the holidays. Now in its 10th year, Stuff the Bus is working to meet the increased demand for food due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday, January 30 and Saturday, February 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., buses will be parked at locations throughout Fairfax County to collect nonperishable food donations for area food pantries.

Donation Locations:

View and print a flyer of all Stuff the Bus donation locations.

District	Location	Benefitting
Braddock	Braddock District Supervisor’s Office 9002 Burke Lake Road Burke, VA 22015	ECHO
Braddock	Commons Community Center 5701 Roberts Parkway Burke, VA 22015	ECHO
Dranesville	McLean Government Center 1437 Balls Hill Road McLean, VA 22101	LINK
Dranesville	Great Falls Library 9830 Georgetown Pike Great Falls, VA 22066	LINK
Fairfax City (using FCPS bus)	The American Legion 3939 Oak Street Fairfax, VA 22030	Food for Others
Fairfax City (using CUE bus)	Van Dyck Park 3720 Old Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22030	Food for Others
Fairfax County	Pennino 12011 Government Center Parkway Fairfax, VA 22035	Food for Others
Hunter Mill	Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s Office 1801 Cameron Glen Drive Reston, VA 20190	January 30: WFCM February 6: Cornerstones
Hunter Mill	Patrick Henry Library 101 Maple Avenue East Vienna, VA 22180	January 30: WFCM February 6: Cornerstones
Lee	Franconia Governmental Center 6121 Franconia Road Alexandria, VA 22310	United Community and Koinonia
Lee	Island Creek Elementary School 7855 Morning View Lane Alexandria, VA 22315	United Community and Koinonia
Mason	George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003	ACCA
Mason	Belvedere Elementary School 6540 Columbia Pike Falls Church, VA 22041	ACCA
Mount Vernon	Fort Hunt Elementary School 8832 Linton Lane Alexandria, VA 22308	United Community
Mount Vernon	Laurel Hill Elementary School 8390 Laurel Crest Drive Lorton, VA 22079	United Community
Providence	Providence District Supervisor's Office 3001 Vaden Drive Fairfax, VA 22031	January 30: ACCA February 6: Falls Church Community Service Council
Providence	James Lee Community Center 2855 Annandale Road Falls Church, VA 22042	January 30: ACCA February 6: Falls Church Community Service Council
Springfield	West Springfield Governmental Center 6140 Rolling Road Springfield, VA 22152	Koinonia
Springfield	Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Road Burke, VA 22015	Koinonia
Sully	Sully Government Center 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard Chantilly, VA 20151	WFCM
Sully	Centreville Regional Library 14200 Saint Germain Drive Centreville, VA 20121	WFCM

Stuff the Bus Virtual Food Drive

For those who are unable to donate in person, monetary donations can be made by visiting the websites of the partner nonprofits serving our community. In addition to helping you stay safe at home, a monetary donation is beneficial in other ways. Here are five reasons to donate virtually:

More Meals - Nonprofits can turn a donated dollar into more meals by purchasing food in bulk or through special discounts from retailers.
Feeding Diverse Communities - Monetary donations allow pantries to purchase culturally appropriate foods, which better meet the needs of the diverse communities they serve.
Fresh Food - Canned and dry food are a vital part of food pantries, but a healthy diet also requires fresh fruit and vegetables, low-fat dairy products and lean proteins – items that can’t be collected through food drives.
Less Labor - Nonprofits often rely on the work of volunteers to sort and shelve donations. The COVID-19 virus has greatly impacted volunteers’ ability to serve, especially older adults or those with pre-existing conditions.
Hunger Never Takes a Break - Having cash on hand helps food pantries keep their shelves stocked during times of the year when donations drop off.

Most Requested Items

If you plan to donate to the Stuff the Bus food drive, please consider giving items from this list. Because the average size of a family seeking food assistance is four people, the sizes indicated below are preferred to reduce food spoilage. Additionally, donating items that are high fiber, low sugar and low sodium not only feed hungry people but also contribute to their overall health and wellness.

Canned tuna, salmon or chicken (15 oz. or smaller)
Soup - lower sodium (19 oz. or smaller)
Canned pasta (16 oz. or smaller)
Macaroni and cheese
Canned fruit in light syrup or juice (20 oz. or smaller)
Peanut butter (40 oz. or smaller)
Jelly (32 oz. or smaller)
Bag (dry) beans, peas or lentils (16 oz.)
Rice - brown or white (5 lbs. or smaller)
Instant potatoes (16 oz. or smaller)
Canned tomatoes - low sodium, no salt added (29 oz. or smaller)
Pancake mix (32 oz. or smaller) and syrup
Hot and cold cereal (42 oz. or smaller)
Canned vegetables - low sodium, no salt added (29 oz. or smaller)
Canned beans or peas (29 oz. or smaller)
Healthy snacks (e.g. raisins, granola bars)

The COVID-19 Pandemic has Increased the Need for Food in Fairfax County!

According to the Capital Area Food Bank Hunger Report 2020 (published July 22, 2020):

72,460 people in Fairfax County are experiencing food insecurity.
From March to July 2020, 17% of working age people in Fairfax County filed for unemployment.
Nonprofit partners are reporting 30% to 400% increases in the numbers of people seeking help.
Using public data, Feeding America estimates a 48% to 60% increase in food insecurity for the region due to the pandemic.

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