Stuff-a-Bus toy drive returns for ninth year to help local families for Christmas

Transit Services is once again partnering with Santas Anonymous, a student-led initiative at Father Mercredi, to collect donations and help families and children celebrate the holiday season.

Stuff-A-Bus toy drive is back!

The Stuff-A-Bus toy drive is back to help Santa deliver toys and holiday joy to children around the community.

A partnership between RMWB Transit, Santas Anonymous and Play103.7 and 100.5 Cruz FM, Stuff-A-Bus is an annual campaign that encourages residents to donate the following for families in need:

• new unwrapped toy donations
• gift cards for local businesses
• monetary donations

Last year, 30 local businesses signed up to support this great cause and filled two transit buses full of donations for local families!

Sign your business up to collect donations

What better way to get into the holiday spirit than getting involved in this great cause. Local businesses, schools, community organizations and industry are encouraged to register for the ninth annual toy drive to collect donations for Santas Anonymous.

What do you need to get started?

1)    Register by contacting RMWB Transit Customer Service at transit@rmwb.ca or 780-743-7931 by Dec. 11.

2)    Once registered, participants can set up a donation bin with a Santas Anonymous Stuff-A-Bus poster and collect gifts for families in need.

3)    Your donations will be collected on stuffing day, Dec. 13.

Donate for a good cause

This year, Santas Anonymous is collecting toys for ages 1-12, although they are most in need of toys for children aged 7-9.

Drop off your donations at participating organizations, locations will be added to the website as organizations sign up!

Current drop-off locations: 

Follow Santa’s helpers on Stuffing Day

On Dec. 13 RMWB Transit, Santas Anonymous students, Play103.7 and 100.5 Cruz FM and some special visitors will stop at each registered participant to collect their donations and deliver them to Father Mercredi High School. Follow the RMWB social media channels for a behind the scenes look collecting donations.

Santas Anonymous volunteers will wrap all the donations and deliver them to local families.

Learn more about Santas Anonymous

Beginning in 1984, Santas Anonymous is a student-led initiative at Father Mercredi that collects donations and provides opportunities for families and children to celebrate the holiday season.

In addition to Stuff-A-Bus, there are numerous other fundraising events happening during the 2024 Santas Anonymous campaign. Learn more at fmcschools.ca/santas-anonymous.

If you have any questions, please contact Pulse by calling 780-743-7000 or online at rmwb.ca/Pulse.