As Scouts, we know how fortunate we are to have a warm meal every night — whether around the campfire or at the kitchen table. And we know that not everyone is so lucky. That’s the genesis of Scouting for Food, the annual food-collection drive run by the council. It’s another reminder to our local communities that Scouts are here, doing good turns.
Scouting for Food takes place on two consecutive weekends. On the first weekend, Scouts distribute bags to let their neighbors know about the drive. On the second weekend, Scouts revisit those houses to pick up bags full of canned food, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, juice and other nonperishable items.
Units in the Buckskin Council participate in this annual Good Turn every November. The bags do not have a date on them so units may choose their own weekends to do the drive. While your unit may choose the weekends that best fit your schedule, Buckskin Council's designated dates are November 1st and 8th. After your Scouts have collected the donations, take these items to a food pantry of your choice right in your neighborhood.
We ask unit leaders to please let the council know how many cans/items you collected. Please report the number of items your unit collects using the form below. You may also submit THIS FORM to your District Executive.
Remember to take time to submit your service hours through Scoutbook Plus at my.scouting.org.
We have new bags this year, so be sure to pick up your bags. Stop by the Wehrle Service Center, Huntington Scout Shop or Parkersburg Scout Shop to get bags.
Deadline to report # items collected - December 20th
