School Supply Donations Accepted At This Parsippany Restaurant

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Those looking to give back to the community, and maybe grab a bite to eat, won’t have to look far.

Certain Doherty-owned Applebee’s locations in New Jersey and Long Island are participating in the annual “Fill the Bus” program. The program entails residents donating school supplies to local families in need ahead of the school year.

Parsippany’s Applebee’s location, located at 1057 US-46, is accepting donations through Aug. 23, which is when the bus will arrive to be filled. Notebooks, backpacks, writing utensils, and other school supplies are encouraged for donation, as well as cash donations.

“Giving back to our neighborhoods stands tall as a pillar of our company’s mission,” said Tim Doherty, President of Doherty Enterprises. “Our annual Stuff the Bus campaign has become a
late summer tradition we look forward to as another school year approaches. It’s amazing to see the generosity of our guests and how many local students benefit from their kindness.”

All donations and proceeds will go towards the Parsippany School District and its students.

Last year, the Fill the Bus program raised more than $33,000 worth of supplies and donations for local schools.

Other Applebee’s locations participating in the Fill the Bus program are:

• Totowa: Accepting donations through Aug. 25
• Manahawkin: Accepting donations through Aug. 24
• Howell: Accepting donations through Aug. 25
• Lindhurst, NY: Accepting donations through Aug. 10