Abstract: Apparatus for filling containers with articles.A feed conveyor of slats having article receiving apertures is supplied with articles from a chute or a vibratory hopper. A tray below the slats prevents articles falling through until a discharge point is reached where the tray terminates, allowing articles to fall into a transverse line of hoppers below the conveyor.A gate prevents the articles from leaving the hoppers until a line of empty cans on a second transverse conveyor are in position therebelow.A stop across the end of the hopper prevents excess articles entering the feed conveyor.A rotary brush or roller clears any surplus articles from the feed conveyor.