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.
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, read the FAQ or 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