Prince George’s County Kicks Off Stuff The Bus Back to School Supply Drive

For Immediate Release:

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

 

Contact:

Angela J. Rouson, MPA

Chief of Communications

Department of Public Works and Transportation

Mobile: 240.524.6988

AJRouson@co.pg.md.us

 

Prince George’s County Kicks Off Stuff The Bus Back to School Supply Drive

Opening Day Event is on Monday, July 15^th at 10:00 a.m.

 

LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is excited to announce the return of its annual Stuff The Bus Back to School Supply Drive, scheduled to run from Monday, July 15 to Friday, August 16, 2024.  This initiative provides an opportunity for DPW&T, its partners, and community members to support students by providing new backpacks and essential classroom supplies. DPW&T will kick off the school supply drive with an opening day event on Monday, July 15^th, 10:00 a.m. at DPW&T headquarters in Largo.

“Stuff The Bus is our premier community event, and we are Prince George’s Proud for the opportunity to provide families and children with free backpacks and school supplies, especially when finances are tight,” said DPW&T Director Michael D. Johnson. “We encourage residents who are able, to pick up a few extra school supplies during their regular shopping and join DPW&T, along with our partners as we Stuff The Bus with essential classroom supplies.”

 

About Stuff The Bus:

Since its inception, the Stuff The Bus School Supply Drive has garnered overwhelming support and donations from County Government agencies, staff, community organizations, and residents. To date, Stuff The Bus has collected and distributed over 40,000 school supply items. Stuff The Bus 2024 event partners include Prince George’s County Office of Community Relations, Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Prince George’s County Association of Realtors, and Proud Pearls of Prince George’s, An Official Interest Group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Prince George’s County Public Schools 2024-2025 academic year begins Monday, August 26, 2024. DPW&T invites the community to donate supplies and join this year’s effort to support Prince George’s County’s future leaders. For more information on how to participate, please click HERE, or contact Angela Rouson, Chief of Communications, at AJRouson@co.pg.md.us.

 

 

 

WHAT:

Prince George’s County Stuff The Bus Back to School Supply Drive

WHO:

Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation

WHEN:

Kickoff – Monday, July 15, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Donations Accepted: July 15th through August 16th: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:

9400 Peppercorn Place

Largo, MD 20774

(End of the cul-de-sac)

 

 

 

 

 

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