FVSRA and the Northern Illinois Food Bank Team Up for Food Drive

FVSRA and the Northern Illinois Food Bank teamed up for FVSRA’s first ever Stuff the Bus event. In collaboration with their member agencies and recreation departments, 860 pounds of food was collected and donated to neighbors experiencing hunger.

“FVSRA has a long history of giving to people in need, and that focus has multiplied greatly since the pandemic began,” said Development Director Eric Smith. “Partnering with area experts solving hunger and leveraging FVSRA’s network to help is a collaboration we look forward to continuing.”

More opportunities to participate in a future Stuff the Bus Food Drive are available in 2021.

FVSRA extends a thank you to the Geneva Park District for hosting the inaugural food drive at the scenic Wheeler Park and for their support marketing the event.

FVSRA used this event to unveil their new 15 passenger bus, which was given the name “RC Cruiser” by one of their participants. The event was also used to help spread awareness of FVSRA’s FREE virtual programs for people with special needs. To learn more about free virtual programs, visit www.fvsra.org.

Fox Valley Special Recreation Association provides a diverse range of year-round recreation and leisure activities to enable residents with disabilities to experience active, healthy and playful lifestyles. Further information services provided by FVSRA can be obtained online at www.fvsra.org or by calling 630-907-1114.