Portsmouth Scouts Collect Food
(Portsmouth, NH 11/05/15) – Scouting for Food is an annual food collection drive orchestrated by Scouts from the statewide Daniel Webster Council. Local Scouts from Pack and Troop 164 in Portsmouth distribute door hangers in local neighborhoods, and return one week later to collect food. Collected food is then distributed to families in need through the statewide Council. "This is our largest, city-wide community service project,” said Jeffrey Franas, Cubmaster of Pack 164. He added, "At a time when our thoughts turn to giving thanks for what we have it is important to remember that there are families in our community that depend on this emergency food aid every week." Scouting for Food is just one way the Boy Scouts of America works to improve communities across the nation. Scouts are active cleaning up parks, building houses, gathering for the needy, and even helping with disaster preparedness. All of this is in an effort to provide opportunities for youth to learn and grow. When and Where
What is Needed All types of nonperishable foods are welcomed. High-priority items include 100 percent juice boxes, peanut butter, tuna and other canned protein, granola bars, low sugar jelly, nuts (small packs), chickpeas, black beans, and low sugar cereals. Small containers of olive oil, ketchup, mayo, and mustard are also on the Scouting for Food wish list. Household items such as toilet paper, tissues, soap, toothpaste, shampoo, and baby food are also needed. Please no perishable items and no glass. About Pack 164, Portsmouth Chartered by North Church of Portsmouth, Cub Scout Pack 164 is in the Historic District of the statewide Daniel Webster Council, and is comprised of over 50 Scouts in grades 1 - 5 from Portsmouth, New Castle, and Newington, NH. Website: http://www.portsmouthscouts164.org ### |
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