Stuff The Bus

The global pandemic has caused food-insecurity in our community to skyrocket. The Food Bank of Manatee, a PLUS program of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, has been the leading, local source of nutrition in Manatee County since 1985. As the only food bank based in Manatee County, we need your help to Stuff the Bus this year! 100% of the proceeds and food collected will stay in Manatee County.

Stuff the Bus 2021
Sunday, October 17, 2021
9:00am-3:00pm
All 18 Manatee County Publix Locations

Goal: Raise 150,000 pounds of food in 2021 to feed Manatee County residents!

IT’S AS EASY AS 1-2-3

1.) Shop any of the (18) Manatee County Publix
2.) Pick up BOGOs for The Food Bank of Manatee
3.) Donate non-perishables in front of Publix and help STUFF THE BUS

CRITICALLY NEEDED ITEMS

• CANNED VEGETABLES
• CANNED FRUITS
• MAC ‘N’ CHEESE
• PEANUT BUTTER
• JELLY
• BOXED RICE
• BOXED PASTA
• CANNED SOUPS
• CANNED MEAT
• 100% FRUIT JUICES
• BREAKFAST BARS
• OATMEAL
• POWDERED MILK
• APPLE SAUCE
• DRIED BEANS
• TRAIL MIX

Sponsorship Opportunities:

$10,000 – Stuff the Bus Presenting Sponsor (Exclusive Opportunity)
($2,000 Goods and Services Received; $8,000 Tax-deductible; Consult your tax advisor.)

• Premium logo recognition on print and digital event materials including, but not limited to, website, social media, the October e-newsletter, and general event marketing.
• Inclusion in Stuff the Bus promotional Public Service Announcement.
• Company logo on banners at all Manatee County Publix stores (18).
• Specialized social media posts (6, from August through October) in recognition of your presenting sponsorship.
• First choice to adopt-a-store for your volunteer team on day of event.

$5,000 – Bus Driver Sponsor
($1,000 Goods and Services Received; $4,000 Tax-deductible; Consult your tax advisor.)

• Logo recognition on print and digital event materials including, but not limited to, website, social media, the October e-newsletter, and general event marketing.
• Company logo on banners at all Manatee County Publix stores (18).
• Specialized social media posts (3, from August through October) in recognition of your sponsorship.
• Choice of adopt-a-store for your volunteer team on day of event.

$2,500- Seat Sponsor
($500 Goods and Services Received; $2,000 Tax-deductible; Consult your tax advisor.)

• Company name recognition on print and digital event materials including, but not limited to, website, social media and general event marketing.
• Specialized social media post (1, from August through October) in recognition of your sponsorship.
• Choice to adopt-a-store for your volunteer team on day of event.

$1,000- Wheel Sponsor
($250 Goods and Services Received; $750 Tax-deductible; Consult your tax advisor.)

• Company name recognition on print and digital event materials including, but not limited to, website, social media and general event marketing.
• Choice to adopt-a-store for your volunteer team on day of event.

Sponsorship commitments must be received by Wednesday, August 18th to be included on print materials. Confirmed sponsors can email us their company logo.

For more information about donations, volunteering, or sponsorships, please contact us.