{"id":7204,"date":"2018-12-14T13:41:55","date_gmt":"2018-12-14T18:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegeorgiasun.com\/?p=7204"},"modified":"2023-09-24T15:37:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-24T19:37:25","slug":"stuff-the-bus-food-drive-to-help-seniors-this-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/?p=7204","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Stuff the Bus&#8217; food drive to help seniors this Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>District 10 Atlanta City Council member Andrea L. Boone will sponsor a \u201cStuff the Bus\u201d donation drive in partnership with National Church Residences Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec.18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Big Bethel Village at 500 Richard Allen Blvd. SW. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All donations will be distributed to National Church Residences properties and to older adults who live in need throughout <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"\/city\/Atlanta\"   title=\"Atlanta\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Atlanta<\/a> and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI believe the Stuff the Bus for Seniors Drive will go a long way toward lending a helping hand to our seniors, many of whom have dedicated their entire life to supporting others and paved the way for the next generation,\u201d said Boone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis drive gives us an opportunity to show seniors we love them and that they have not been forgotten. I\u2019m honored to co-sponsor this inaugural event with the National Church Residences, an organization committed to serving our seniors and meeting their unique needs,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-map\" data-map-style=\"default\" data-map-details=\"true\" data-points=\"[{&quot;placeTitle&quot;:&quot;Richard Allen Boulevard SW&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Richard Allen Boulevard SW&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;500 Richard Allen Boulevard SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30331, United States&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;address.1216081804275702&quot;,&quot;coordinates&quot;:{&quot;longitude&quot;:-84.514411,&quot;latitude&quot;:33.739853}}]\" data-zoom=\"14.547954014291971\" data-map-center=\"{&quot;longitude&quot;:-122.41941550000001,&quot;latitude&quot;:37.7749295}\" data-marker-color=\"red\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=33.739853,-84.514411\">Richard Allen Boulevard SW<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sojourner Marable Grimmett, director of external affairs for National Church Residences\u2019 Atlanta region, said these donations are critical to elderly residents, many of whom live on fixed incomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy work with these seniors provides me with a window into the needs of older adults who are living and making do with very little means,\u201d said Grimmett. \u201cFood insecurity is a real issue for this vulnerable population. It\u2019s my sincere hope that our Stuff the Bus for Seniors Donation Drive will collect enough food and household items for seniors who need it most and uplift their spirits during the holidays.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>National Church Residences is also partnering with Boone for this special event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are beyond thrilled to have Council member Andrea Boone support our Stuff the Bus for Seniors Drive,\u201d said Grimmett. \u201cShe has always been a true advocate and champion for seniors throughout Atlanta and particularly those who are in need. We can\u2019t thank her enough for her support with our campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requested donations include canned and dry goods, condiments, and new household products. Food items may include canned meats, vegetables, fruits, stews, chili, canned soups, canned or packaged pasta, peanut butter, tea bags, ground coffee, hot and cold cereals, rice, cake and pancake mixes, syrup, powdered milk, juice boxes, granulated sugar, granola and cereal bars. Household products may include paper towels, napkins, plates, utensils, toilet paper and housecleaning supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals who would like to donate but are unable to make it to the Dec. 18 event may drop off items with Heather Murray, service coordinator for National Church Residences, during the week of Monday, Dec. 17 through Friday, Dec. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Big Bethel Village.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>District 10 Atlanta City Council member Andrea L. Boone will sponsor a \u201cStuff the Bus\u201d donation drive in partnership with National Church Residences Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec.18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Big Bethel Village at 500 Richard Allen Blvd. SW. 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