RIFA is hosting the 9th annual Pack the Bus food drive Saturday, September 26th from 9am to 4pm at three locations across Jackson to benefit the Snack Backpack ministry.

We encourage the community to shop at your local Walmart and Kroger locations to help pack Jackson-Madison County school buses full of nonperishable food items to kickstart the Snack Backpack program.

Volunteers will be at North Walmart (2196 Emporium Dr), Kroger Lynnwood (941 North Pkwy), and Kroger University Parkway (35 W University Pkwy) from 9am to 4pm helping to give out grocery lists, load the buses, and take food and monetary donations. Items needed include the following:

Pop-Tarts
Ramen Noodles (chicken or beef)
Microwavable Popcorn (individually wrapped)
Oatmeal (single serve packs)
Apple Sauce (single serve packs)
Chicken Noodle Soup (with pop tops)
Macaroni and Cheese (individual packets/ bowls)
Ravioli (with pop tops)