Stuff the Truck Food and Toy Drive is Nov. 19

Methodist Health System is proud to once again partner with area organizations for the annual First Alert 6 Stuff the Truck Food and Toy Drive on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The annual Stuff the Truck Food and Toy Drive aims to fight hunger in our community and ensure that all Omaha-area children have a joyful holiday season.

Where to donate

Volunteers will be collecting nonperishable food items, paper goods and new, unwrapped toys at four Methodist locations throughout the Omaha, Fremont and Council Bluffs areas:

• Methodist Women’s Hospital, 707 N 190^th Plaza, Omaha
• Methodist Physicians Clinic at Indian Hills, 8901 West Dodge Road, Omaha
• Methodist Fremont Health, 450 E. 23^rd St., Fremont
• Methodist Jennie Edmundson Medical Plaza, 808 E. Pierce St., Council Bluffs

Donating is quick, easy and contact-free. Simply pull up and pop your trunk, and our volunteers will collect your donation right from your vehicle. There's no need to get out of your vehicle. Cash donations will also be accepted.

What to donate 

Special needs this season include:

• Canned food items
• Oatmeal and pancake mix 
• Paper products, including paper towels, toilet paper and diapers
• Pasta and pasta sauce
• Peanut butter
• Shelf-stable snack items like applesauce, crackers or granola bars

While the items listed above are in constant demand, all nonperishable food items and paper goods will be gratefully accepted. New, unused toys for children of all ages will also be accepted. We request nonviolent toys; no weapon-based toys, for example. 

Our partners

All donations will benefit the communities they are collected in. We’re pleased to partner with the following groups to serve our communities and help those who need it most:

• Omaha: Society of St. Vincent de Paul
• Fremont: Care Corps’ LifeHouse
• Council Bluffs: Micah House

Note: Toys will be donated to the Salvation Army in Omaha and Fremont, and the Micah House in Council Bluffs.