Normally, South Colonie school buses aren’t seen rolling down Central Avenue on a Saturday morning. This weekend, however, they were on a special mission.

Members of the South Colonie Transportation Department loaded two large buses and a small school bus to personally deliver boxes of food to families throughout the district. The effort was made possible through food collected by the department, along with generous donations from Hannaford and Price Chopper.

“Our department is proud to go beyond transporting students with this effort,” said Director of Transportation Brian Sim. “This really shows our commitment to the community and shows how much we care about our students and their families beyond the school day.”

This annual delivery mission is a highlight for many drivers and staff members, who volunteer their time to ensure families have the support they need during the holiday season.