Applebee's Hosts School Supply Drive In Lindenhurst

LINDENHURST, NY — The new school year will be here soon, and Applebee's in Lindenhurst is hosting its annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive on Sunday, Aug. 10, to benefit local students and classrooms.

The Lindenhurst Applebee's, which recently got a fresh new look after a renovation, will park a bright yellow school bus outside the restaurant where community members may drop by and "stuff the bus" with school supply donations or cash contributions.

Applebee's said that all collected items and funds will be loaded directly onto the bus and delivered to nearby schools or community organizations in time for the new school year.

"Giving back to our neighborhoods stands tall as a pillar of our company’s mission," said Tim Doherty, President of Doherty Enterprises, which owns the Lindhurst Applebee's. "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."

Applebee's said that last year’s effort raised more than $33,000 worth of supplies and donations for local schools.