WLTX, Salvation Army Stuff-A-Bus fills 5 buses with toys, goods [Video]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The annual Salvation Army and WLTX Stuff-A-Bus kicked off on Friday with five buses filled with toys, canned food, and bikes that are heading to families across the midlands this holiday season. 

And they’re not done yet.

“You see behind me the results of this the first day has been fantastic, a little overwhelming by the generosity of the Midlands community,” said Major Mark Craddock, area commander for The Salvation Army.

He along with several other volunteers unpacked the items from the bus, placed them into carts, and then took them inside where they were sorted by volunteers who helped transform the empty room into Santa’s workshop.  

“We’re absolutely thrilled with the results we’ve got today,” Craddock said. “You know we’re comparing numbers but I’m thinking we’re ahead of last year which is a great place for us to …