A Scout is Helpful

Scouting for Food. Does your unit participate? How does it work?

Every November Scouts participate in the good turn initiative, Scouting for Food. This month-long food drive benefits local food banks across our territory during a time when families need it the most: the holidays. 

The idea is that over the course of the month, Scouts distribute bags with notes to let their neighbors know about the drive. Then Scouts return a week or two later to pick up the bags full of canned goods, cereal, pasta, and other nonperishable items. Boxes can also be placed in your school, churches, and local businesses. 

Donations collected by your unit can be delivered to the pantry or food bank of your choice. Just please remember to report your results and service hours online via IA 2.0 (found in My.Scouting) or in Scoutbook.  

Resources including letters and social media images can be found at skcscouts.org/ScoutingForFood.

This year, patches are $2.50 each.