DART - Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority

11/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/09/2026 09:05

DART Kicks Off the Season with the Annual 'Stuff A Bus' Holiday Drive to Fill a Holiday Bus with Toys and Other Goods

DALLAS TX, November 9, 2026 - Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is excited to announce the launch of its annual Stuff a Bus holiday drive in support of North Texas communities from Monday, Nov. 9, through Monday, Dec. 11. Donors are encouraged to bring new and unwrapped winter clothing, blankets, toiletries, toys, socks, and canned goods in order to fill a 40-foot-long DART bus to bring joy to our shared community. This longstanding DART tradition continues to make a meaningful impact each year. Last year, DART was able to fill two entire buses and collect over 350 blankets, 1,000 pairs of socks, and thousands of personal care items. Every donation helps provide hope and support to neighbors in need and DART is proud to bring back this North Texas tradition.

"As a public service, giving back is at the heart of DART's mission. Through the generosity of donors and the continued support of our community, we can help ease some of the stress and brighten the holidays for countless families," said Erin Myers, Vice President of Public Relations for DART. "We invite our North Texas neighbors to join us in sharing the spirit of giving this season."
Where to donate:
  • DART Headquarters from November 9th - December 11th (8:00AM - 5:00PM)
  • December 2nd at the Dallas Mavericks Game at the American Airlines Center from 5:30PM -7:30PM at the DART Holiday Bus at the Plaza by Patron (on the west side of the American Airlines Center)
  • Items may also be purchased on DART's Amazon Wish List

Items to donate (New and Unwrapped):

  • Winter apparel (hats, scarfs, gloves)
  • Blankets
  • Pediatric compression socks
  • Personal hygiene products (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant)
  • New toys and games
  • Books for children and teens
  • Nonperishable food items (canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal)
  • Baby essentials (diapers, wipes, formula)
Donations will be accepted through Monday, December 11.
Whether choosing to donate at one of DART's in-person events, purchasing items off DART's Amazon Wish List, or bringing holiday warmth to seniors through DART's partner The Senior Source these contributions brighten the season for children and families in need.
Discover all the ways you can contribute at DART.org/StuffABus.

About DART 

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides modern public transit services designed for fast, comfortable, and economical travel. The agency operates light rail, Trinity Railway Express, regional rail, bus routes, GoLink on-demand service, and paratransit, moving more than 171,000 passengers daily across a 700-square-mile, 12-city region including Addison, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Glenn Heights, Irving, Richardson, Rowlett, Plano, and University Park. 

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