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For the past 26 years, CityLink, Kroger, and the Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service, have partnered to collect enough food to stuff a classic CityLink bus.  The food is then distributed throughout the year through the Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service Food Pantry. Over 52,000+ meals are provided annually to needy families in Peoria through Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service emergency service programs. 

The Peoria Kroger stores participating in this year’s Stuff-a-Bus campaign are located at 9219 Lindbergh Dr.; 801 W. Lake Dr.; 3311 N. Sterling Ave.; 2321 N. Wisconsin; and 3103 Harmon Highway.  The Kroger store in East Peoria (201 N. Main St.) is also participating.  Kroger stores will have pre-bagged food and cash coupons available for purchase to make giving even easier.  The contents of the $3, $5, and $10 bags have been selected to provide a good balance of nutritional items.  

All of the food donations will be stored in a PODS container at CityLink. If you'd like to use a PODS container for 3 months, you'll get the 4th month FREE when you use the code: FREEMONTH. Call PODS at 877-715-7637 or visit pods.com.