The annual Stuff a Bus campaign, a beloved Edmonton tradition that collects crucial donations for local food banks, is set to begin this Wednesday, November 26, 2025. This community-driven initiative sees Edmonton Transit Service buses transformed into mobile collection points for non-perishable food items during the holiday season.
Building on Last Year's Success
The campaign comes fresh off the heels of a highly successful 2024 drive, where Edmontonians demonstrated remarkable generosity. An entire Edmonton Transit Service bus was filled to capacity with groceries destined for organizations working to combat food insecurity across the city. The visual of a city bus packed not with passengers, but with essential supplies, has become a powerful symbol of community solidarity.
This year's campaign aims to replicate and exceed that success, addressing the ongoing need that food banks experience, particularly during the winter months when families face additional financial pressures.
How Edmontonians Can Participate
Residents looking to contribute to the 2025 Stuff a Bus campaign can do so by bringing their donations to designated bus locations throughout the city. The initiative seeks non-perishable food items that can help stock the shelves of local food banks through the challenging winter period.
Recommended donations include:
- Canned vegetables and fruits
- Pasta and rice
- Canned proteins like tuna and beans
- Peanut butter
- Baby food and formula
The campaign represents one of the most visible and impactful food drives in the Edmonton area, directly benefiting neighbors in need through established food bank networks.
A Community Response to Growing Need
Food banks across Alberta have reported increased demand in recent years, making initiatives like the Stuff a Bus campaign more critical than ever. The timing of the campaign, launching just before the holiday season, ensures that donations will reach families during what should be a time of celebration but can instead be a period of heightened stress for those facing food insecurity.
The 2025 campaign begins Wednesday, November 26, and will continue through scheduled dates at various locations. Edmonton Transit Service employees volunteer their time to facilitate the collections, demonstrating the city-wide commitment to supporting this vital cause.
As the holiday season approaches, the Stuff a Bus campaign offers Edmonton residents a tangible way to make a difference in their community, one grocery item at a time.
