Community service is one of a society’s benchmarks for health. When people are personally involved in supporting their neighborhoods, the outcome is a renewed sense of unity and civic pride. Volunteerism is a hallmark of American society, and helping other people is an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America.
Hunger is a problem in the United States for families with scarce resources. Children suffer when the limited family income must be used for other necessities and a well-balanced nutritional diet cannot be provided. These families rely on charities to provide them with a variety of food.
How can you help? Participate in the Housatonic Council’s Scouting for Food Drive on Saturday, November 13th.
Click here to read a story about last year’s food drive.
ITEMS NEEDED
- Canned Meats
- Canned Fish
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Potatoes
- Canned Fruits
- Soups
- Beef Stew
- Chili/Bean Products
- Baby Food & Formula
- Cereals
- Peanut Butter in Plastic Jars
- Rice
Please no perishables, frozen foods or glass containers
Home~Food Pick-up Procedure: On the weekend before, our Units will be distributing door hangers around the community. If you receive a door hanger, please leave your food out for pick-up on Saturday, November 13th. No need to leave your home!
IF WE MISS PICKING UP YOUR DONATION AT YOUR HOME, YOU CAN DROP OFF YOUR
NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH FROM 9AM – 1PM
AT THE FOLLOWING 4 LOCATIONS:
Trinity Episcopal Church, 91 Church Street, Seymour
Huntington Fire Station, 44 Church Street (Huntington Center), Shelton
Housatonic Council, BSA Service Center, 326 Derby Avenue (Rt. 115), Derby
Salvation Army, 26 Lester Street, Ansonia
You can also drop off your donation at our Council Service Center, located at 326 Derby Avenue (Rt. 115) in Derby, Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm thru November 19th.
For more information, please contact Kevin Bishop, Housatonic Council Scout Executive at ([email protected]) or 734‑3329 ext.304. You can also look us up on the web at www.housatonicbsa.org. Scouting for Food sponsored by The Valley Community Foundation, Paugassett Lodge, Order of the Arrow Lodge #553, and The Valley United Way.
