Scouting for Food takes place on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This project is one of pride for Scouting in the community! The NEIC has been participating in this service project since 1990. Our food pantries are depending on us, as this drive alone supplies them with food for over three months!

Collection Sites

• Dubuque -  Hy-Vee Stores (9 AM - 1 PM)
• Bellevue – Bellevue Community Center (9 AM - 1 PM)
• Cascade - Brothers Market (10 AM - 11:30 AM)
• Dyersville - Dollar Fresh, Fareway, Randy's Neighborhood Market, Xavier School Parking Lot (Friday 4-8 PM, Saturday 8 AM - 12 PM)
• East Dubuque - East Dubuque Food Pantry (9 AM - 12 PM)
• Epworth - Silker's Grocery (9 AM - 12 PM)
• Peosta - Fareway Food Store (9 AM - 12 PM)

High Demand Items

• Jelly/Peanut Butter
• Soups/Spaghetti O's
• Canned Fruits/Applesauce
• Coffee
• Pancake Mix/Syrup
• Canned Meat/Tuna
• Stuffing Mix
• Pasta/Rice/Sauce
• Hamburger Helper/Mac & Cheese
• Potato Mixes
• Cake/Brownie Mixes
• Crackers/Saltines
• Shampoo/Body Wash/Hand Wash
• Toothpaste/Tooth brushes
• Deoderant/Lotion
• Paper products

City of Dubuque Scouts

Scouts in the city of Dubuque will be collecting at the 3 Hy-Vee Food stores. Scouts BSA will be collecting and sorting donated products in the parking lots - check with your Troop for specific times. Cub Scouts will be greeting people at the doors and giving them a list of suggested items to donate. Cub Scout families can sign-up for half hour greeting sessions. 

Scout Collections Outside of Dubuque

Packs and Troops outside the City of Dubuque will decide how they are collecting items (drive-thru or door-to-door). A variety of marketing materials are available for use in promoting your cities collection.

Other Ways to Help

In addition to helping collect on April 15th, please be sure to share the word about the collection! Share the information on your favorite social media platforms or ask people to support your Scout when they are collecting.