Scouting for Food takes place on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Manchester. 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!

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

Scout Collections in Manchester

In Manchester, local Scouts will be collecting food donations at Fareway and Dollar Fresh stores between 9 AM through 1 PM. Non-perishable food, personal products, and paper goods donations will be taken in a drive-through area in the parking lot, or at the doors.

Other Ways to Help

In addition to helping collect on April 27th, 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.