Montgomery County's Ride On bus service has kicked off its annual food drive, offering passengers a free ride in exchange for non-perishable food donations. From Sunday, May 25, through Saturday, May 31, those boarding Ride On, Extra, Flex, and Flash buses can skip the fare box by bringing along items such as canned goods or dry pasta.
The initiative isn't just about saving a couple of bucks on transport; it's a community effort to fill the shelves of local food banks, those bastions of hope which stand as monuments against hunger in our midst. And if you can't make it on a bus, you've still got options; donations are being accepted at all Regional Service Centers, along with a selection of libraries and county office buildings, and in this seamless integration of public service and public transportation, our most mundane commutes transform into conduits for change.
According to Montgomery County's official announcement, this annual drive reflects the county's ongoing commitment to address food insecurity, a poignant reminder that mobility in every sense can be a collective journey. This isn't simply about one-off charitable acts; it's a testament to ongoing community resilience, facilitated by Ride On's willingness to turn each journey into an opportunity for solidarity.
