CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) Clarksville Transit System (CTS) is offering free rides each Saturday in November to passengers who donate cans of food through the Basket of Thankfulness food drive.
CTS will give the collected food to Manna Cafe Ministries, a local food charity. Manna Cafe will distribute the donations to people in need. Collection boxes will be on each bus Nov. 9, 16, 23 and 30, and riders who give two canned goods will receive a free ride.
Shelf-stable, nutritious foods are needed. Suggested items for donation include canned tuna or salmon; canned chicken or other meats; canned beans and vegetables such as tomatoes, carrots, green beans, corn and peas; and canned soups, stews and chili. For food safety reasons, rusty or dented cans, unlabeled packages, or non-commercially packaged food cannot be accepted.
To learn more about the Clarksville Transit System or the Basket of Thankfulness, go to www.ridects.com or call 931-553-2429.