Prince George city buses will become rolling food bank donation sites between Dec. 7 and Dec. 9.
During the annual Food for Fare event, bus riders will be able to make a non-perishable food donation to the Salvation Army instead of paying regular bus fare.
“Food for Fare is a great Prince George tradition that I’m happy to see return for another year,” Mayor Simon Yu said in a statement issued on Friday. “The holiday season is not just about gift-giving and parties, but also about charity towards friends, neighbours, and our community. Every donation to our local Salvation Army and food bank makes a big difference for families in need at this time of year.”
BC Transit manager of government relations for northern B.C. Lindsay Taylor said the provincial transit agency is excited to partner with the city on the initiative.
“It’s a great way for our customers to give back to the community and ride the bus for free,” Taylor said. “For those who have never used the Prince George Transit System, this is a great opportunity to hop on the bus with a food donation and give it a try.”
More information about the Prince George transit system and schedules can be found on the BC Transit website.
