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 fulfil the need.

Door Hanger Drop Off: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Food Pick-Up: Saturday, November 16, 2024

 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.

For a list of food banks in the area, please visit http://www.hungercoalition.org/food-pantries

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.

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
District Scouting For Food Coordinators

Baden-Powell: Alexandra Smallberger

Conestoga: Harris Resnick

Constellation: Katherine Moore Hiebert

Continental: Scott Spaar

General Nash: Hank Skoczen

Lafayette: Howard Hess

Minquas: John Middleton

Northern: David Craighead

Roosevelt: Matt Cronin

Triune: Chris Menna

Washington: Laura Petetti

The council staff will be working remotely and, as always, you can reach out the to helpdesk@colbsa.org.

Please stay safe!

Due to inclement weather, the Firestone Scouting Resource Center and Valley Forge Scout Shop will be closed on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.