Stuff the Sprinter for Homeless Pets

November 11-28, 2023

Mercedes-Benz of Knoxville is excited to present our inaugural Stuff the Sprinter for Homeless Pets donation drive. In partnership with Humane Society, Tennessee Valley and Young-Williams Animal Center, we are collecting dog food and cat food to help stock the shelves at our local animal shelters. Our goal is to fill an entire Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cargo van with 2 TONS of food, then deliver it to the shelters on Giving Tuesday.

How to help. We are asking you to help by dropping off a donation from November 11-28, 2023. The Stuff the Sprinter Drop Off Headquarters is located inside the showroom at Mercedes-Benz of Knoxville. See below for a full list of needed items, as well as alternate drop off locations and hours.

Special thanks to our partners and supporting merchants:
Humane Society, Tennessee Valley | Young-Williams Animal Center | Apricot Lane Boutique | Dogtopia of Bearden | Embroidery Boutique by Designs For You

Join Us at Our Kickoff Event!

To help launch the donation drive, Mercedes-Benz of Knoxville will host a Kickoff Event at our dealership. The public is encouraged to drop off donations from the list of needed items below during this event. Both Humane Society and Young-Williams will have adoptable animals on-site. Donors will also receive a special “Thank You” gift in the form of human treats for themselves and pet treats, courtesy of River Dog Bakery, for their furry friends at home!

  • Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023
  • Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
  • Location: Mercedes-Benz of Knoxville – 10131 Parkside Drive | Knoxville, TN 37922
  • What to Expect: Drop off your donation. Snuggle with animals. Get yummy treats.

What To Donate

  • Dog food (wet and dry) – All brands welcome and accepted. Preferred brands include Purina One and Hill’s Science Diet (adult and puppy)
  • Cat food (wet and dry) – All brands welcome and accepted. Preferred brands include Purina One and Friskies paté (adult and kitten)
  • Clumping cat litter
  • Gently used blankets, towels, and bed sheets

Drop Off Locations/Hours

“Stuff the Sprinter” Drop Off Headquarters:

  • Mercedes-Benz of Knoxville
    10131 Parkside Drive
    Knoxville, TN 37922
    Monday-Friday: 9:00am to 7:00pm
    Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Other Bin Locations:*

*For donation hours at each of these locations, please contact the business.

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