iHeartMedia New Haven announced today that its 30th annual “KC101 Stuff-A-Bus” food drive raised over $16,000 and collected 498 frozen turkeys, 164 pounds of meat and over 6, 600 pounds of non-perishable food items for the Connecticut Food Bank.
“KC101 Stuff-A-Bus” took place on Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20 at the Hamden Plaza in Hamden from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. on both days. The event featured on-air personalities Vinnie Penn, Rob Dibble and Adam Rivers who hosted live broadcasts from inside a tent in the parking lot.
“Food insecurity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is emphasized more during the holiday season,” said Vanessa Wojtusiak, Vice President of Marketing for iHeartMedia Hartford and New Haven. “We’re thankful for the incredible generosity from the Connecticut community to kick off this holiday season and continue the annual tradition of the food drive working alongside an incredible organization, Connecticut Food Bank.”
Sponsors for the event included Planet Fitness, Connex Credit Union, Connecticut Toyota Dealers, USA Security, Durham Bus Services, CT Party Rentals and Hamden Plaza Association, LLC. in conjunction with JCorp Realty, Inc.
For the past 30 years “KC101 Stuff-A-Bus” raised tens of thousands of turkeys and tens of thousands of dollars in funds and in pounds of nonperishable foods to benefit the Connecticut community in need.
“The generosity of our neighbors is impressive, and we are grateful to iHeartMedia’s KC101 listeners for answering the call once again to give,” said Connecticut Food Bank spokesperson Paul Shipman. “This partnership over 30 years has helped countless families enjoy a holiday free from worry about putting food on the table.”