Scouting for Food

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Scouting for Food is one of nation’s largest food drives that Cub Scouts, Scouts, and Venturers participate in to support their local food pantries and hunger-relief agencies.

The Scouts of the Cradle of Liberty Council have continuously exceeded expectations and helped fulfill the need.

Door Hanger Drop Off: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Food Pick-Up: Saturday, November 16, 2024

If Scouts left a hanger on your door, please consider donating non-perishable food items in recycled bags or boxes and leave it in a visible location outside your home by 8:30 AM on the day indicated on the door hanger for Scouts to collect.

If you did not receive a door hanger or Scouts were unable to pick-up your donation, please consider taking the items to your local food pantry.

Suggested donations include:

- Peanut butter & jelly
- Cooking oil
- Canned tuna or meat
- Canned fruits & vegetables
- Canned stews & soups
- Oatmeal breakfast cereal
- Whole grain pasta
- 100% juice
- Rice
- Boxed non-refrigerated milk

PLEASE DO NOT DONATE PERISHABLE OR FROZEN FOODS, OR ITEMS IN GLASS JARS.

Scout Unit Resources

Unit Leaders: Please complete this survey as soon as possible after your Scouting for Food efforts. This information allows us to report our impact to the community. Additionally, the information gathered determines how many door hangers are ordered and the quantities distributed to districts. Thank you!

Please also report your service hours via Internet Advancement/Scoutbook Plus. Scouting for Food can be the service project to help your unit Ring the Bell for program!