November 19–21, 2026 | Parkland Mall

Join the Red Deer Food Bank and Red Deer Christmas Bureau, along with New Country 95.5 and Zed 98.9, for Stuff-A-Bus at Parkland Mall!

For three days, we’ll be collecting donations of food, toys and funds while our radio partners broadcast live from the mall. Stop by, make a donation and enjoy some Christmas fun with the whole family.

During regular event hours, donations can be dropped off inside Parkland Mall at the Stuff-A-Bus donation area, located just inside the Staples entrance.

All food, toys and funds raised through Stuff-A-Bus support the Red Deer Food Bank and Red Deer Christmas Bureau, helping local individuals and families this Christmas.

Thursday, November 19

6 a.m.–6 p.m. | Live Radio Broadcast

Tune in or stop by and visit the radio teams broadcasting live from Stuff-A-Bus.

8–10 a.m. | Drive-Thru Donations

Start your morning by supporting Stuff-A-Bus! Drive through our special donation drop-off in the parking lot at the Staples entrance, and our volunteers will collect your food, toy or monetary donation right from your vehicle. Enjoy a free cookie and coffee or hot chocolate while you’re there.

10 a.m. | Story Time with Mrs. Claus

Bring the little ones inside Parkland Mall for a special 30-minute Christmas story time with Mrs. Claus.

Friday, November 20

6 a.m.–6 p.m. | Live Radio Broadcast

Our radio partners are back for another full day of live broadcasting from Stuff-A-Bus.

8–10 a.m. | Drive-Thru Donations

Make a quick stop on your morning commute! Drive through our donation drop-off in the parking lot at the Staples entrance, where our volunteers will collect your food, toy or monetary donation right from your vehicle. We’ll also have a free cookie and coffee or hot chocolate for you to enjoy.

6 p.m. | Story Time with Mrs. Claus

Bring the family and join Mrs. Claus inside Parkland Mall for a special Christmas story time.

Saturday, November 21

10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Live Radio Broadcast

Join us for the final day of Stuff-A-Bus with live radio, donations and family fun throughout the day.

10 a.m. | Story Time with Mrs. Claus

Start Saturday morning with a special 30-minute Christmas story time with Mrs. Claus.

2 p.m. | Hearts of Harmony

Enjoy Christmas songs performed by Hearts of Harmony inside Parkland Mall.

Help Support Stuff-A-Bus!

Bring a donation of non-perishable food, new toys or funds and help support local individuals and families this Christmas.

During regular event hours, donations can be dropped off inside Parkland Mall at the Stuff-A-Bus donation area, just inside the Staples entrance. On Thursday and Friday from 8–10 a.m., take advantage of our convenient drive-thru donation drop-off in the parking lot at the Staples entrance.

Whether you bring a bag of groceries, a new toy, make a financial gift, or join us for one of our family activities, every contribution makes a difference.

All food, toys and funds raised through Stuff-A-Bus benefit the Red Deer Food Bank and Red Deer Christmas Bureau.

Together, we can help make Christmas a little brighter for our community.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Stuff-A-Bus is made possible through the generous support of our community partners and sponsors.

Title Sponsors: STEP Energy Services and Sanjel Energy Services

Location Sponsor: Parkland Mall

Grocery Sponsor: Sobeys Village Mall

A heartfelt thank you to these businesses for helping bring our community together to support local individuals and families this Christmas.

Stuff-A-Bus is a partnership between the Red Deer Food Bank, Red Deer Christmas Bureau, New Country 95.5, Zed 98.9 and Parkland Mall, with generous support from our event sponsors.