WE’RE JOINING THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER, WE’RE SCOUTING FOR FOOD!
Scouts are asked to distribute door hangers in their communities with the information about the upcoming food drive. Then, the following Saturday, return to pick up and deliver donations to their local food banks or pantries.
FOOD COLLECTION
august 31, 2024
DOOR HANGER DISTRIBUTION
august 24, 2024
SUGGESTED TIMELINE
JUNE
Contact your local food bank or pantry to coordinate your drive.
Start encouraging Scouts to participate and determine how many adults will be available to drive when picking up food.
Coordinate with other units, if applicable, coverage of the houses in your community.
JULY
Invite friends and family to join in delivering door hangers.
Submit request for patches and door tags.
AUGUST
Pick up supplies at the Council Service Center.
On Saturday, August 24th, deliver door tags in your community.
On Saturday, August 31st, collect donations and deliver them to your local food bank.
SEPTEMBER
Report your final results by submitting total pounds collected as well as total number of participants.
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For more information, contact Chelsea at Chelsea.Rodgers@Scouting.org or (216) 331-4627.
