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Scouting for Food
 Since 1910, the ideals of Scouting have guided young men to perform "service
to others and to the community." Responding to the plight of America's poor
and hungry is a traditional Scouting "good turn." During World War I, Boy
Scouts planted vegetable gardens to provide food for the hungry. President
Roosevelt called on Scouts to collect food for the needy during the Great
Depression. Planting Victory Gardens were the Scouting "good turns"
organized during World War II. Today, Boy Scouts continue their Good Turn
efforts in community stewardship through Scouting for Food.
Event Organization
Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing units will distribute
Scouting for
Food bags to neighborhoods on one day then will return to collect canned
food contributions about one week later (on a pre-arranged day). Contributions to the Scouting for Food campaign will be distributed to
the food banks, pantries, and kitchens in communities of the Scout units
where the collections are made to help these providers meet the needs of our
hungry neighbors.
Check the District Calendar for Scouting for Food Dates
Flyers & Forms
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