Kalamazoo Central's Stuff the Bus

Kalamazoo Central's Stuff the Bus

Over the past five years, the ambitious students at Kalamazoo Central High School have donned their Maroon Giants gear and braved cold temps to pack a school bus full of food for people struggling with hunger in Kalamazoo County. They mingle with shoppers outside of local Harding’s market stores, encouraging people to donate what they can. Their efforts have been instrumental in helping Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes fill pantry shelves during the holiday season, generating over 25,000 pounds of donated food since 2011. This year, students are gearing up for another morning of food-filled fun on December 10th from 9 a.m. - noon at Harding’s Market locations on West Main and Stadium Drive.

Students at Kalamazoo Central make Stuff the Bus a priority largely due to their exposure to a diverse school district and community as a whole. Students expressed that they see how important good meals are to the success of their peers, both in and out of the classroom, and wholeheartedly believe everyone deserves the opportunity to not worry where their next meal will come from.

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes is honored and grateful to have the support of students who want to make a difference in their community. Their efforts serve as a great reminder of the good that can be accomplished when a group of determined individuals come together for a common cause.

Thank you, Kalamazoo Central students and staff! The holidays are made brighter for so many because of you!