Stuff-A-Truck for the Greater Boston Food in Dedham on Friday

WCVB-TV Channel 5 and Stop Shop are joining forces on Friday, Sept. 21, to encourage Bay Staters to Stuff-A-Truck with canned goods and other non-perishables for The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) and other hunger relief agencies in the region.  Throughout Friday, NewsCenter 5 will share stories about the increased need for emergency food assistance in our area and will air live shots from the collection site during the EyeOpener, Midday and early evening newscasts.  Chronicle, WCVB’s award-winning, nightly newsmagazine that airs at 7:30PM, will explore the changing face of hunger and show how for many Massachusetts residents just getting one good meal a day is a struggle. 

During the Stuff-A-Truck event, people are encouraged to bring donations to one of the two participating Stop and Shop locations listed below.  Look for the Stop Shop big-rig with the Stuff-A-Truck banner on the back.  Donations will be accepted from 5AM to 8PM on Friday at the Dedham location, and 10AM-2PM in Revere.

Stuff-A-Truck locations:

Super Stop Shop – #0416

160 Providence Highway

Dedham, MA 02026

781-329-1050

Super Stop Shop – #0011

40 Furlong Drive

Revere, MA 02151

781-284-0717

 “We’re proud to be a part of this effort to make a difference to those in need,” said Mark McGowan, president, Stop Shop New England Division. “Stop Shop, The Greater Boston Food Bank, and WCVB all share a common goal: ending hunger in our communities. Our customers and associates can feel good that every donation will directly help someone in their community this holiday season, and help bring us one step closer to this goal.”

“Channel 5 is pleased to partner with the GBFB and Stop Shop to not only call attention to the disturbing increase in the number of hungry adults and children in our community but also to raise funds and collect food to meet the immediate needs of our neighbors.” said WCVB’s President and General Manager Bill Fine.

“WCVB and Stop Shop are longtime supporters of The Greater Boston Food Bank, and we appreciate their generosity in creating this Stuff-A-Truck event as we enter the holiday season,” said Catherine D’Amato, President and CEO of GBFB.  “Families that are struggling in this difficult economy will have something to eat because of their compassion, and the compassion of WCVB viewers and Stop Shop customers. We thank everyone who participates and plays a role in ending hunger here in our community.”

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