The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority is hosting its 6th annual “Stuff the Bus” toy drive to benefit Toys for Tots of Erie County, Pennsylvania on Friday, December 1st, 2023 from 11AM until 7PM at the Millcreek Mall Plaza in the parking area near Primanti Brothers.
“The EMTA has seen such generosity from the Erie community at our previous ‘Stuff the Bus’ events, that we are so excited to host it once again.” says Sarah Morrison, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at EMTA. “We are proud to spread holiday cheer by partnering with Toys For Tots and the U.S. Marines as a way to give back and hope to ensure every child can celebrate the holidays this year.”
The EMTA encourages supporters to donate new, unwrapped, nonviolent toys. All donations will directly benefit Toys for Tots of Erie County. Also assisting in this effort is iHeart Media, supplying on-air talent and music for the duration of this event. Those who donate my also receive tickets to the Erie Otters while supplies lasts.
EMTA will place a Bayliner Trolley at the Millcreek Mall Plaza near Primanti Brothers to collect toy donations in effort to “Stuff the Bus.” Donations can also be dropped off to the EMTA administration office at 127 East 14th Street, from 8AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday, November 1st until November 30th.
The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots of Erie County distributed 20,266 toys and supported 6,112 children in the 2022 holiday season. Learn more about Toys for Tots of Erie County collection and distribution at erie-pa.toysfortots.org.
