Schools
Nearly $3K Raised For Stafford Schools At Local Applebee's
Thanks to the "Stuff the Bus" fundraiser held at the Manahawkin Applebee's, Stafford students in need have supplies for the upcoming year.
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MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The Doherty-owned Manahawkin Applebee's recently held a "Stuff the Bus" fundraiser that raised nearly $3,000 for Stafford students.
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In total, the Applebee's-hosted raised $2,750, in both cash funds and school supplies, including backpacks, notebooks, paper and more thanks to community members. Applebee's then presented the donations to the Stafford School District.
Throughout the month of August, Manahawkin Applebee's, located at 205 Route 72 West, held various fundraisers and drives to raise funds and collect donations for Stafford students in need. Read More: Support Stafford Schools Through Applebee's Fundraiser
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