Donations Sought for Coachella Valley `Stuff the Bus’ Youth Drive
Jesus Reyes
COACHELLA VALLEY (CNS) – SafeHouse of the Desert, in partnership with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, will host its annual “Stuff the Bus” donation drive tomorrow at several locations across the Coachella Valley to benefit local youth in need.
Donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the following stores: — 83053 Avenue 48, Coachella (Walmart); — 79295 Highway 111, La Quinta (Walmart); — 78953 Highway 111, La Quinta (Target)
Donations may include household items such as twin-size bedding, towels, paper goods, soap, foil, kitchen supplies and cleaning products such as trash bags, disinfecting wipes, laundry detergent, mops and dish soap. Personal items such as sweatpants, socks, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant and lip balm are also accepted, along with nonperishable food, bottled water, juice and grocery store gift cards.
SafeHouse of the Desert provides emergency shelter, intervention and outreach services for runaway, homeless and at-risk youth ages 11 to 24, officials said.