Scouting for Food
Annual BSA food drive. Scouts collect canned goods door-to-door in assigned areas. The pack coordinates area assignments with the district and other packs, arranges food pantry drop-off, and provides bags and door hangers.
Overview
Scouting for Food is a national BSA service initiative where Scouts collect non-perishable food items for local food pantries. The drive spans two weekends: on the first weekend, Scouts distribute bags and door hangers to homes in their assigned area; on the second weekend, they return to collect filled bags. This is one of the pack’s most visible community service events and teaches Scouts the importance of helping those in need.
Timeline / Checklist
| When | Task |
|---|---|
| October | Program Chair coordinates area assignment with district and neighboring packs |
| October | Order bags and door hangers |
| November (weekend 1) | Scouts distribute bags and door hangers to assigned area |
| November (weekend 2) | Scouts collect filled bags door-to-door |
| After collection | Deliver collected food to the designated food pantry |
Event Details
- Two-weekend format: distribute bags, then collect filled bags
- Area assignments coordinated through the district to avoid overlap with other packs
- Bags and door hangers are provided by the council or purchased by the pack
- All collected food is delivered to a designated local food pantry
- Scouts should be accompanied by an adult at all times during door-to-door collection
Coordination
- The Program Chair coordinates with the district and manages logistics
- The Cubmaster promotes the event and supports execution
- Den Leaders organize den participation and supervise Scouts during collection
- Coordinate area assignments with neighboring packs through the district to avoid overlap
Roles Involved
- Program Chair — coordinates with district and manages logistics
- Cubmaster — promotes the event and supports execution
- Den Leaders — organize den participation and supervise Scouts