MT. VERNON — United Way of South Central Illinois held a stuff the bus campaign in Mt. Vernon on Friday.
The effort to collect school supplies drew hundreds of supporters to GenFed Credit Union where school supplies were donated in exchange for free barbecue.
Over 1,000 school supplies and more than $1,500 in donations were collected Friday which was more than double the amount from a year ago.
The United Way will collect school supplies throughout the rest of the summer for kids throughout Jefferson County.
WMIX broadcasted live from the event.