SACRAMENTO, CA — The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce the success of its first ever “Stuff the Bus” holiday donation drive, held today, Saturday, December 6, at the Rancho Cordova Certified Farmers’ Market.  
 
Thanks to the generosity of the community, SacRT collected more than 205 new, unwrapped toys, games, and clothing items for children, teens, and foster youth served by Stanford Sierra Youth & Families. 

The event featured the 2025 SacRT Holiday Bus, festive music, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. In exchange for their donations, community members received a free SacRT daily pass and the opportunity to take photos with Santa on the decorated Holiday Bus. 

“We are incredibly grateful to our riders and community members who came out to support local youth and families,” said Henry Li, SacRT General Manager/CEO. “This partnership with Stanford Sierra Youth & Families reflects our shared commitment to building a stronger, more compassionate Sacramento region.” 

The SacRT Holiday Bus continues to operate fare-free through January 2, 2026, rotating to a different route each day. Riders can still support Stanford Sierra Youth & Families by donating onboard or scanning a QR code to give online. Visit sacrt.com/HolidayBus for the full schedule and gift wish list. 

“The support from SacRT and the community means so much to the children and families we serve,” said Dr. Laura Heintz, CEO of Stanford Sierra Youth & Families. “These gifts bring joy during the holidays, but more importantly, they remind our youth that they are seen, valued, and supported.” 

The gifts donated during the event — and those that continue to come in — will be used to stock a special pop-up shop in late December, where caregivers can select items for their families. This thoughtful approach helps preserve the magic of the holidays, allowing children to receive gifts without knowing they were donated. Stanford Sierra Youth & Families serves 7,000 families across the region. Learn more and donate at ssyaf.org/.  

See the Holiday Bus at the Santa Parade! 
Don’t miss your next chance to see the Holiday Bus in action! SacRT will be participating in the Downtown Sacramento Santa Parade on Saturday, December 13, and the bus will continue to rotate routes daily through the holiday season. 

For more information, to donate, or to view the Holiday Bus schedule, visit sacrt.com/HolidayBus.