Scouting for Food
A Scout is helpful. A Scout cares about other people and willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1 in 9 Americans suffer from food insecurity each year. This equates to over 37 million American and more than 11 million children. Food insecurity impacts every community in the United States.
Scouting For Food is a one-of-a-kind day of service where thousands of Scouts, parents, and leaders from across the country collect non-perishable food items from their neighbors and community members which are donated to local food banks and pantries.
Timeline
- By October 23rd:
- Units register and order Door Hangers by clicking here.
- Door Hangers are available for pick up from one of our offices or at Roundtable.
- * Units will need to add drop off dates to the hangers after receiving them
- By November 14th:
- Scouts distribute door hangers and collect food donations.
- Door hangers should be attached to door handles. Not in or on Mailboxes.
- Keep good records of where you left door hangers and ensure you pick-up all food put out.
- Deliver the donated food to your local pantry or regional Food Bank.
- Record your unit’s service hours and amount of food collected.
- Scouts record their service hours in Scoutbook to receive credit toward rank advancement.
- Scouts distribute door hangers and collect food donations.
- By November 18th
- Report the amount of food collected by clicking here.
- (in pounds, 1 can = 1 pound, $1 = 1 pound)
Questions? Please contact your District Executive for more details.