All PTAC Service Centers, and all Scout Shops will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observation of President’s Day

The Service Centers and Scout Shops will re-open on Tuesday, February 17th at their normal hours

Learn how you can get involved in Scouting!

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Every spring, the Scouting community from Pathway to Adventure Council mobilizes across Illinois and Indiana to gather food for their neighbors in need. Last year, we collected over 15,000 pounds of food!

This April, our Scouts are yet again hosting a food drive to help families in need. Your donations of non-perishable, non-expired foods will support local pantries when they need it the most. 

Scouting For Food

Register your Unit to Participate!

Ways to Participate

Neighborhood Canvassing

  • Choose the dates in April that work best for your unit! Distribute door hangers one week and return the next to collect donations and deliver them to a local food pantry
  • Register here to claim your unit’s map territory and request customized doorhangers

Text to Donate

  • Can’t participate this year? Text “SCOUT4FOOD” to 41444 to donate!

Grocery Store Drive

  • Work with stores in your neighborhood to set up a collection area and gather donations from shoppers

For more information, watch our webinar.

Suggested Donations

Especially helpful: cans with pop tops, gluten free/kosher/etc. items!

  • Canned Meats
  • Canned Fish
  • Canned or Dried Fruit
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Baby Formula
  • Baby Cereal
  • Pasta or Rice Products
  • Spices/Herbs
  • Coffee/Tea
  • Milk (powdered/shelf-stable)
  • Cooking Oils
  • Nut/Sunflower Butter
  • Boxed Mixes
  • Soups (canned or dry)
  • Paper Products
  • Personal Hygiene Products

General Contact Information

Scouting For Food Email:
PTAC.ScoutingForFood@scouting.org

PTAC Phone Number:
(312) 421-8800

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