The holiday season is a time for giving, and Stuff the Bus is how our community comes together to do just that. Each December, the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce collects gifts for local nonprofits serving families, seniors, and pets across Androscoggin County.

This long-standing tradition fills our community with joy, connection, and generosity — and you can be part of it! Drop off new, unwrapped gifts at the Franco Center through Monday, Dec. 8. On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Stuff the Bus will come here to 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston to pick up your generous gift donations. Your donations can be dropped off when our venue is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m.or by appointment.

HOLIDAY WISHLIST IDEAS

Below is a list of evergreen items that are needed by many of the families, seniors, teens, kids and pets in our community.

Full-size, new containers of:
•Body wash, Shampoo, conditioner
•Shaving cream, Razors
•Deodorant, Lip balm, Lotion
•Toothbrushes, Toothpaste
•Brushes & Combs
•Hair product, Hair elastics, and bobby pins
•Diapers, Wipes
•Nail Polish/nail art
•Make-up/Make-up kits

Clothes (All Sizes 12 months to Adult XXXXL)
•Warm Socks
•Sweatshirts + Hoodies
•Sweat pants
•Leggings
•PJs, Slippers
•Winter Hats
•Winter Gloves
•Snow Pants
•Winter Coats
•Winter Scarfs

Gift Cards to Target, Walmart, Shaws, Hannaford, CVS, Walgreens

Toys, Games and art supply ( All ages)
•Crayons, markers, colored pencils
•Coloring books, blank colored paper
•Books, Gamebooks
•Playing cards
•Journals
•Board Games
•Wooden toddler puzzles
•Music Toys
•Trucks, cars, trains, Remote control cars
•Legos
•Playdough
•Dolls (Baby, Barbie, Action Figures)

Others
•Lap/throw blankets (Blankets easy to carry in backpacks)
•Pillows, Pillow Covers
•Mattress covers (Full and Queen)

Pets: Dog food, cat food, toys, treats, blankets, beds, leashes, heat lamps

Stuff the Bus supports dozens of local organizations who serve individuals and families in need. Your participation ensures that everyone in our community — from families and seniors to pets and students — experiences the joy of the holiday season.