Stuff the Bus Santa Fe 2025 is a holiday food drive dedicated to helping families and individuals who lack fresh and nutritious food.
From December 1 – 5, 2025, presenting sponsor State Employees Credit Union, Santa Fe Mazda, Hutton Broadcasting, Albertsons Market, and Kitchen Angels invite the community to donate selected food items and funds at Albertsons on Zafarano.
Together, we can make the season brighter for those who need it most. This food drive culminates with the December 5 collection event where two buses will be stuffed with donations and delivered to Kitchen Angels.
What Is Stuff the Bus Santa Fe?
Stuff the Bus is a community-wide food drive that takes place each holiday season. In Santa Fe, the campaign began in 2023 and has quickly become a tradition of generosity.
This year’s drive supports Kitchen Angels, a local nonprofit founded in 1992 that prepares and delivers free, nutritious meals to Northern New Mexicans who are homebound and facing life challenging illnesses and medical conditions.
With help from community partners, sponsors, and donors, Stuff the Bus brings neighbors together to fight hunger.
When and Where Does the 2025 Food Drive Happen?
- Dates: Monday, December 1 – Friday, December 5, 2025
- Times: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Location: Albertsons Market, 3542 Zafarano Drive, Santa Fe
- Finale: On Friday, December 5, two vans/buses will be on-site to be filled with donations and delivered to Kitchen Angels.
- Sponsor: Hutton Broadcasting
How & What to Donate to Stuff the Bus
Your donation, large or small, helps ensure Kitchen Angels continues to provide nutritious meals for homebound Santa Fe residents in need.
Every donation helps Kitchen Angels deliver meals to those they serve in the community. The organization is grateful for all unopened, nonperishable food items contributed by donors.
While all unopened nonperishables are welcome, the preferred item list below)helps create the most nutritious and balanced meals for the individuals receiving assistance, including those with specific dietary needs like gluten-free options.
Pre-packaged donation baskets will be available at Albertsons Market, and cash and check donations will be accepted at the Stuff the Bus event on Friday.
Donors shopping specifically for this cause may reference the preferred list to target the most-needed items. However, generosity in any form is appreciated by the organization.
Kitchen Angels’ Preferred Nonperishable Food Item List
- Pantry Staples:
These pre-packaged Stuff the Bus items are available to purchase at Albertsons Market - Almond butter
- Peanut butter (18 oz.)
- Honey
- White flour
- White granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Brown rice
- Quinoa
- Canned/Packaged Goods:
- Canned chicken
- Applesauce (plain)
- Fruit cups
- Raisins
- Sunflower kernels
- Trail mix (any kind)
- Rice Krispies cereal
- Specialty/Snacks:
- KIND Bars (name brand)
- Oatmeal (plain)
- Gluten-free crackers (premium and others)
- Gluten-free veggie snacks
- Gluten-free rice cakes
- Chocolate chips (any kind)
- Quick Giving: Buy a pre-packaged donation basket at Albertsons or contribute by cash or check at the event.
Why Santa Fe Families Need Your Support
Food insecurity affects thousands of people in Northern New Mexico. For homebound individuals living with serious health challenges, accessing nutritious food can be especially difficult.
Kitchen Angels meets this need by delivering nutritious meals directly to clients’ homes. They deliver fresh meals Monday through Friday and frozen meals for the weekend.
By supporting Stuff the Bus, you’re helping Kitchen Angels continue this essential, needed service and remind our homebound neighbors they are not forgotten.
Sponsors and Partners Who Make It Possible
Stuff the Bus Santa Fe is a true community effort, supported by:
- State Employees Credit Union
- Santa Fe Mazda
- Albertsons Market
- Hutton Broadcasting
Corporate sponsors receive recognition through logo placement, on-air mentions, and event promotion. To become a sponsor, contact Art Trujillo, VP of Sales, at [email protected].
Impact of Stuff the Bus Over the Years
For over 20 years, Hutton Broadcasting’s radio stations in Farmington, Cortez, and Durango have hosted Stuff the Bus campaigns, collecting thousands of pounds of food for local food charities.
Inspired by their success, the Santa Fe team launched its own version in 2023, collecting more than 1,400 pounds of food and hundreds of dollars in donations during its first year.
Each year builds on this momentum. In 2025, with the community’s support, Stuff the Bus will deliver an even greater impact by helping Kitchen Angels provide nutritious meals to homebound neighbors.
FAQs
What is Stuff the Bus Santa Fe?
A holiday food drive that collects donations for local families and individuals in need.
Where can I donate to Stuff the Bus in 2025?
Donations are accepted at Albertsons Market on Zafarano, December 1 – 5, 2025.
What items are needed most?
Please see above “Non-Perishable Food Items” list.
Who benefits from Stuff the Bus?
All donations benefit Kitchen Angels, providing free, nutritious meals to homebound individuals in Santa Fe.
Help Fill the Bus for Kitchen Angels
Join State Employees Credit Union, Santa Fe Mazda, Hutton Broadcasting, Albertsons Market, and Kitchen Angels for Stuff the Bus Santa Fe 2025. From December 1 – 5, bring your food or monetary donation to Albertsons Market on Zafarano and help fill the vans for Kitchen Angels.
Every can, every basket, and every dollar makes a difference. Together, we can fight hunger in Santa Fe this holiday season.
Want to get involved beyond donating? Reach out to Kitchen Angels directly to donate, and support their mission year-round. Kitchen Angels is a volunteer-driven organization and they are looking for volunteers year-round. View volunteer opportunities.
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This article was posted by Jesse Williams
