Over 500 pounds of food collected during “Stuff the Caboose” event at Steamtown

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — With Christmas just around the corner, organizations like the United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA are getting into the giving spirit through their Stuff the Caboose food drive at the Steamtown National Historic Site.

Accepting non-perishable food items, Chrissy Manuel, director of development and communications for the United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA, said the drive collected around 500 pounds of food by 7 P.M.

“It’s always energizing. The need is so great this year, everyone knows it and everyone’s talking about it. People have really come out and have been very generous,” said Manuel.

During the drive, donors and their families enjoyed s’mores by the fire, music performances and historic trains adorned with Christmas lights. The donated food will be brought to the donation center at the Angel’s Attic Food Pantry in Scranton.