You can help feed the hungry in Santa Fe by participating in Hutton Broadcasting’s Stuff the Bus campaign, running from December 6–16, 2024, and culminating in a special event on December 16 at Albertsons Market on Zafarano. In partnership with Albertsons Market and the Santa Fe Community College Foundation, Hutton Broadcasting is hosting this food drive to benefit the SFCC Food Pantry, providing essential support to students and their families during the holiday season. Look for the SFCC vans as they collect your generous donations to help make a difference in our community.
What Is Stuff the Bus?
Stuff the Bus is a community-wide food drive aimed at tackling food insecurity in Santa Fe. Over 10 days, local residents are encouraged to drop off donations at designated locations, culminating in a big collection event on December 16, 2024, where donations will be loaded into two SFCC vans. The focus is on gathering non-perishable food items and essentials for the SFCC Food Pantry, which directly supports students and their families.
Don’t have time to shop? Cash and check donations are also welcome. Albertsons Market simplifies the process with $20 pre-packaged donation baskets, filled with items the pantry needs most.
How Your Contributions Help
The inaugural Stuff the Bus campaign in 2023 was a testament to the generosity of the Santa Fe community. During the event, donors contributed:
- 1,452 pounds of food (equivalent to 5,800 meals)
- $735 in cash donations
This year, with the campaign focusing on the SFCC Food Pantry, we’re excited to build on that momentum. Read more about the event’s success here.
Food Insecurity in Northern New Mexico
In Northern New Mexico, 1 in 8 residents and 1 in 5 children face food insecurity. In Santa Fe County alone, an estimated 16,940 individuals, including 5,430 children, experience hunger.
The SFCC Food Pantry plays a vital role in addressing these challenges by ensuring students and their families have access to essential resources. Donations from the Stuff the Bus campaign directly support this mission. Learn more about the scope of food insecurity in our area.
Sponsor Stuff the Bus
Corporate sponsors make events like Stuff the Bus possible. Sponsors receive recognition through logo placement, event promotion, and live mentions during radio broadcasts, along with the satisfaction of helping those in need.
If your business would like to sponsor this impactful campaign, contact Art Trujillo, VP of Sales at Hutton Broadcasting, at [email protected].
Live Radio Remotes at Stuff the Bus
Catch up with some of your favorite radio personalities who will be onsite during Stuff the Bus. KTRC’s Richard is live from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. See Kidd from KQBA/KLBU from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and KBAC’s Honey Harris from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
What to Donate at Stuff the Bus
The SFCC Food Pantry’s most-requested items include:
- Non-perishable food items: canned protein, fruits, and vegetables; grains, rice, oats, flours; nut butters, jellies, soups, pasta, sauces; pre-packaged meals
- Personal care items: diapers and hygiene products
Please ensure all items are unopened, not expired, and avoid glass containers.
Stuff the Bus History
For over 20 years, Hutton Broadcasting’s radio stations in Farmington, Cortez, and Durango have hosted highly successful Stuff the Bus campaigns, collecting thousands of pounds of food for local food charities. Inspired by their success, the Santa Fe team launched its own version in 2023, which proved to be an overwhelming success. This year, we’re aiming even higher.
Join Us In Helping the Hungry
Please join Hutton Broadcasting, SantaFe.com, KBAC, KTRC, KQBA, and KLBU in supporting Santa Fe’s first Stuff the Bus campaign. Stop by Albertsons Market on Zafarano on December 16 to donate and help fill the SFCC vans with food and essentials. Together, we can combat hunger in our community—one busload at a time.
Every can, every dollar, and every moment matters. Let’s make a difference for those who need it most.
Stuff the Bus Partners
Stuff the Bus Sponsors
This article was posted by Jesse Williams
