2024 Scouting for Food - Nov 2nd

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Join us Saturday, November 2nd for Scouting for Food!

Who:  All Calcasieu Area Council Scouting Units

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

Why:  Getting enough food is an important first step to ensuring kids can achieve their goals. However, the reality is that 1 in 5 children across America don't have enough to eat.  Nearly 14 million children faced hunger in 2023 and families with children are more likely to face hunger issues.  We, as Scouts, can help!

Where:  Local grocery stores donation opportunities, door-to-door neighborhood canvasing, local business box opportunities, etc.  Use your imagination!

When:  Saturday, November 2nd.  Final report totals due by 3:00 pm Saturday.  

How:  Collect food in uniform on November 2nd and deliver to the food bank or charity of your choice that helps our local community.  

The Scouting for Food program began in 1985 as a service project for one Scout in St. Louis, Missouri. The Boy Scouts of America National Organization adopted the program in 1988 and it became a national program.    

Our Council woud like to join in this amazing program with Scouts across the nation to help fill our food banks for those in need.  While there is a set program that can be followed, we are working towards a one day finale which allows our units to participate as works best for your community, your charter organization, your place of business, etc.  We just ask that all totals are reported by 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 2nd.  

So how do we report?  Please send pictures from your food drive along with a count of items to 2061bailey@gmail.com by 3:00 pm of November 2nd.  Please deliver your donations to your local community food bank or charity as soon as possible (Monday, November 4th at the latest).  

If you would like to order patches for your unit, they will be $2.50 each and we will place the order on Monday, November 4th.  All orders must be paid in full to be processed.  We are hopeful in future years to be able to provide each participating Scout with a patch through a sponsor for this event.  Click here to order patches for your unit.

See below for a picture of the 2024 patch.

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