For the Reporter
In an effort to increase community participation in serving others, the Western Washington councils of the Boy Scouts of America are teaming up with local residents in the fight against hunger.
This weekend Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from the Chief Seattle Council, including Pack 420 of Kent, will disperse door hangers around their neighborhoods to ask the community for their help with food donations, and to leave donated items on their doorstep to be collected the following Saturday to be transported to a local food bank.
Through partnerships with more than 30 local food banks and pantries, the Scouting for Food drive provides approximately 100,000 pounds of food annually to needy families. The community service project is designed to help fill the shelves of neighborhood food banks at a time of year when needs are high and supplies are low.
“The concept of serving other people at all times, as stated in our Scout Oath, is something we emphasize with both the youth and adults in our programs,” said Sharon Moulds, Chief Seattle Council spokesperson. “Scouting for Food is meant to include everyone in the community; you don’t have to be a member of Scouting to help in the fight against hunger.”
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