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Stuff-A-Bus gift giving returns for the 2024 holiday season: What you need to know

How can you contribute, gift suggestions and where to drop off gifts
Credit: Walker Lawson

COLUMBIA, S.C. — WLTX and Salvation Army are once again partnering for Stuff-A-Bus 2024 to provide holiday gifts for families in need through the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program. 

While the sign-up period for receiving gifts has closed, there is still the opportunity to give gifts to children in need this holiday season.

How to donate

A virtual Stuff-A-Cart gift wish list will be available on Amazon, November 22-29, for those who prefer to shop online. Here's the link to the Amazon Registry.

In-person Stuff-A-Bus events will accept new toys, games, clothing and shoes, essential daily items 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at the following Walmart locations:

December 6

  • Forest Drive, 5410 Forest Drive, Columbia
  • Orangeburg, 2795 North Road, Orangeburg
  • Lexington, 5556 Sunset Blvd., Lexington
  • Manning, 2010 Paxville Hwy. Manning
  • Dutch Fork, 1180 Dutch Fork Road, Irmo

December 13

  • Two Notch, 10060 Two Notch Road, Columbia
  • Harbison, 360 Harbison Blvd., Columbia
  • Sumter, 1283 Broad Street, Sumter
  • Columbia, 7520 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia

What to give

Salvation Army suggests something off the recommended gift list for children ages 10-12 years:

  • dolls: Barbie, Frozen, Snow White, Aurora, Cinderella
  • make-up kits, manicure sets, hair sets, headbands, rings, jewelry kits, bracelets
  • jewelry box
  • doll house
  • Unicorn painting table
  • Unicorn cupcake bake set
  • Lego's
  • Video games, tablets
  • art supplies
  • toy trucks, remote controlled vehicles, Hot Wheels
  • action figures, super heroes, Spiderman
  • coats, shoes, socks, slippers, sweater caps, jackets, sweaters
  • dinosaurs
  • selfie cameras
  • sports equipment: football, basketball, soccer, skateboard & helmet 

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