WHAT: News conference to announce city and county food drive. County of San Diego Supervisor and MTS Board Member Ron Roberts and the Metropolitan Transit System CEO Paul Jablonski will announce “Stuff the Bus” food drive effort. San Diego Food Bank Board President Stephen Cushman will also speak.
WHEN: Tuesday December 16 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Vons at Liberty Station on 2535 Truxtun Road, (between Roosevelt Rd & Worden Rd) in San Diego
VISUAL: The press conference will be in front of a new 60-foot MTS bus full of food, ready to go to the San Diego Food Bank.
WHY: The San Diego Food Bank has faced a tough year, with demand often outweighing donations. As a public agency that works to provide services in San Diego County, MTS feels it is important to help fight hunger for San Diego residents.
MORE INFO: This press conference will be a preview to three events held across San Diego County on Saturday Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Buses will be at three grocery stores, ready to be stuffed to take food to the food bank.
Locations:
• Market Creek Plaza at 310 Euclid Avenue in San Diego
• Albertsons at 10633 Tierrasanta Blvd. in San Diego
• Albertsons at 8650 Lake Murray Blvd. in San Diego
What to bring: the San Diego Food Bank needs food that will provide nutritious meals for people in need. Their most needed items include:
• Canned meat & tuna
• Canned soups
• Canned fruits and vegetables
• Peanut butter
• Canned beans
• Spaghetti
• Dry cereal
• Rice
• Mac & cheese
They cannot accept perishable items or items in glass jars due to food safety regulations.
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System transports millions of San Diegans every year with over 90 bus routes and 53 miles of rail. For further information on fares, routes, and schedules, or to plan a trip, visit www.sdmts.com or contact 511.
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