Fairfax County Hosts Annual 'Stuff the Bus' Food Drive

Residents encouraged to donate non-perishables and gift cards to support local food pantries.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:00am

Fairfax County, Virginia is hosting its annual 'Stuff the Bus' food drive on Saturday, March 14, 2026. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fastran buses and Fairfax County Fire Department trucks will be stationed at various locations across the county to collect non-perishable food items and gift cards to support local nonprofit food pantries.

Why it matters

The 'Stuff the Bus' event is a crucial annual initiative that helps stock the shelves of Fairfax County's food pantries, which provide essential nutrition assistance to residents in need. The drive aims to increase community engagement and support for local organizations working to address food insecurity.

The details

Residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items and gift cards to the 'Stuff the Bus' collection sites. The donated items will be distributed to local nonprofit food pantries to help them meet the ongoing demand for their services.

  • The 'Stuff the Bus' food drive will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • The collection sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the day of the event.

The players

Fairfax County

The local government of Fairfax County, Virginia, which is organizing the 'Stuff the Bus' food drive.

Fastran

The public transportation service in Fairfax County that will be providing buses for the collection sites.

Fairfax County Fire Department

The local fire department that will be assisting with the 'Stuff the Bus' event by providing trucks for the collection sites.

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What’s next

Residents interested in volunteering or learning more about the 'Stuff the Bus' event can visit the Fairfax County website for additional information.

The takeaway

The annual 'Stuff the Bus' food drive is a community-driven initiative that brings Fairfax County residents together to support local food pantries and address food insecurity in the region.