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Scouting For Food

This April, Scouts will distribute doorhangers and collect donations in their neighborhoods to support local food pantries.

About

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!

The Scouts from the Pathway to Adventure Council are yet again hosting a food drive to help families in need. Your donations of non-perishable, non-expired foods will support local food pantries. 

Scouting For Food

Register your Unit to Participate!

Ways to Participate

Neighborhood Canvassing

  • Distribute door hangers one week and return the next to collect donations and deliver them to a local food pantry.
  • Register here

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 or read our FAQ sheet

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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