DALLAS TX, November 9, 2026 — Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is excited to announce the launch of its annual Stuff a Bus holiday drive in support of North Texas communities from Monday, Nov. 9, through Monday, Dec. 11. Donors are encouraged to bring new and unwrapped winter clothing, blankets, toiletries, toys, socks, and canned goods in order to fill a 40-foot-long DART bus to bring joy to our shared community. This longstanding DART tradition continues to make a meaningful impact each year. Last year, DART was able to fill two entire buses and collect over 350 blankets, 1,000 pairs of socks, and thousands of personal care items. Every donation helps provide hope and support to neighbors in need and DART is proud to bring back this North Texas tradition.  

• DART Headquarters from November 9th – December 11th (8:00AM – 5:00PM) 
• December 2nd at the Dallas Mavericks Game at the American Airlines Center from 5:30PM -7:30PM at the DART Holiday Bus at the Plaza by Patron (on the west side of the American Airlines Center) 
• Items may also be purchased on DART’s Amazon Wish List

Items to donate (New and Unwrapped): 

• Winter apparel (hats, scarfs, gloves) 
• Blankets 
• Pediatric compression socks 
• Personal hygiene products (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant)  
• New toys and games  
• Books for children and teens  
• Nonperishable food items (canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal)  
• Baby essentials (diapers, wipes, formula)