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#MoCo Online: Ride On Food Drive Week Begins Sunday

RIde On buses will collect food donations through May 4.

Montgomery County tweeted on Wednesday that Ride On's annual food drive begins on Sunday, April 28. Buses will accept donations through May 4.

Passengers will be able to place donations near the fare boxes on all Ride On buses. The donations will go to Manna Food Center. In addition to non-perishable food, donations of children’s items, disposable diapers, formula, baby or toddler food and juice are also needed.

All food donations will be valued at $1.80, allowing donors to ride for free.

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Complete details can be found in the press release.

County Executive Isiah Leggett visited Manna in Gaithersburg on Thursday to kick off the food drive. Click here for photos of his visit.

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