Just in time for the beginning of the school year a collection drive benefitting local schools and children in Lassen County is in full-swing thanks to Lassen Rural Bus, Lassen County Search and Rescue and a host of sponsors who are joining forces to ‘Stuff the Bus’ with backpacks and school supplies.
During last year’s holiday season, LRB, Lassen County Search and Rescue/Toys for Tots combined for the annual holiday ‘Stuff the Bus’ event. Collection barrels and jars were placed around the City of Susanville, as well as in Westwood, Chester, Standish, Litchfield, Johnstonville, Janesville, Doyle, Herlong and Milford.
Overall over 300 pounds of food, 6 large bags of toys, 2 large bags of children’s clothes, and cash was collected by Lassen Rural Bus alone.
Every year, students are required to provide their own school supplies. For those who are unable to, teachers and schools do their best to make sure every student has what they need to succeed.
By ‘Stuffing the Bus’ with supplies, it will relieve some of the burden of schools, teachers and students. Schools can divert funds that would have gone toward supplies to other meaningful activities.
Donate a backpack or a school item on the bus and ride for free during the ‘Stuff the Bus’ event, from now through August 3rd. Backpacks and school supplies will be delivered to the Superintendent of Schools for distribution county-wide to those who need them.
Cash donations will also be collected. All cash donated will be used to supplement any shortfall of specific items.
Live Broadcast this Friday!
Come down to Susanville Supermarket IGA this Friday between 3:00 and 6:00p.m. Mike Ramirez from XX-Country 100.7 will be broadcasting live and taking donations for Stuff the Bus!
On Saturday you can drop off items for Stuff the Bus at Arnold Field starting at 9:00a.m. during the annual Relay for Life.
For more information, please contact the Lassen Transit Service Agency at (530) 251-8288 or LRB at (530) 252-7433.
