Scouting for Food 2009 

The holidays are fast approaching, and we have much to be thankful for and are very fortunate.  Although the holidays can be very hectic, let’s set aside some time to show our boys that the Cub Scout Promise is not just something they read about in their handbooks or recite at meetings. Let’s help them understand the meaning of “to help other people” by taking the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.  

The Pack 776 Scouting for Food drive will once again be in December.  In our first several years, Pack 776 has gotten off to a great start with tremendous success collecting food to benefit the Woodlawn Food Bank. Let’s see if we can collect record amounts of food this year. Please work with your son to collect as many non-perishable food items as you can between now and the next Pack meeting on December 15th. These items will be weighed at the meeting and the Scout who brings in the most pounds of food, as well as the den that collects the highest average weight per boy in that den will be recognized.  But, every boy who participates will be making a difference in someone’s life by helping others during this holiday season. 

You can make copies of the note below or make one of your own. Once you’ve gotten your note together, leave a copy with your neighbor, being sure to let them know when you’ll return to collect. Or, you may go door-to-door with bags in hand ready to immediately request and collect on the spot.  Then, bring your collected food to the December 14^th Pack Meeting. Please put the food in bags or boxes that are clearly marked with your son’s name and Den Number. We will be using regular household scales to weigh the food, so please consider this when packing the food – grocery bags and small boxes work best.  If you have any questions or can volunteer to help weigh or deliver food, please call Nelda Brooks at 968-4044 or e-mail neldabrooks@email.com.

Scouting for Food Letter

 My name is ______________. I am a Cub Scout from Pack 776 and your Liberty Park neighbor. I am collecting food on behalf of our Pack to benefit the Woodlawn Food Bank. We are asking for donations of non-perishable food items such as canned fruits and vegetables, baking supplies (flour, sugar, cake mix, cooking oil, etc) cereals, pasta, canned or plastic bottled sauces, boxed meals (macaroni and cheese, rice, instant potatoes), baby food or other like items. The families that benefit from the “Scouting for Food” project will appreciate anything you can give during this holiday season --- and so will I! 

I will be returning to collect food donated on _____________________, after ______________. Please leave your donations on your front porch.  Remember, any item you give will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping me to fulfill my Cub Scout Promise to “help other people”.