‘Stuff the Bus’ for area homeless schoolchildren

College of Education faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in a community drive to help the 600 homeless kids who attend Alachua County public schools.

A “Stuff-the-Bus” drive is planned for Saturday Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A school bus will be parked in front of Wal-Mart at Butler Plaza on Archer Road to collect items for homeless children and their families. The goal is to “stuff the bus” to the ceiling with donated items such as new school supplies, clothing and personal hygiene items.

The drive is sponsored by Altrusa of Gainesville. For more information, contact 352.258.4718 or visit www.altrusa-gainesville.org.