On Saturday, scouts will distribute grocery bags to various neighborhoods in the LaGrange community in preparation for this annual event, which is held in conjunction with Scout Week, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
“The Boy Scout Motto is ‘Be Prepared.’ In these tough economic times and high unemployment rates, we should keep the food closet fully stocked at all times as a service to our local community” said Keener Lynn, chairman of the Boy Scout Yellow Jacket District.
Barbara Hand, coordinator of the Interfaith Food Closet, said the Scouting for Food project is very important to their operation.
“We feed people all year long, not just during a crisis or at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The food we receive from ‘Scouting for Food’ will help carry us through the year,” she said.
Scout Troops 3, 10, 21, 65, 104, 125, 316, 324, 326 and Cub Scout Packs 14, 21, 316, 324, 326 have selected areas to distribute food bags between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday. They will return a week later to collect bags of food, which residents were asked to leave on their doorsteps or at their mailboxes Feb. 13. All food will be counted and weighed at the Interfaith Food Closet as it is delivered.
“Scouting for Food gives area young people the opportunity to practice ‘Do a Good Turn Daily,’ ” said Rodney Brundidge, Yellow Jacket District director. ” ‘Do a Good Turn Daily’ is the slogan of the Boy Scouts of America. Young people need to serve. The level of community service is a good indication of the health of any society. Scouting has, from its inception, been deeply rooted in the concept of doing for others. ‘Do a Good Turn Daily’ is a core Scouting precept.”
Also, scouts at several churches will collect donations of nonperishable cans of food or dry goods throughout Scout Week. Suggested foods include canned soups, canned vegetables, canned meats, canned stews and dry goods such as packages of macaroni, spaghetti, rice and dried beans. Packages of sugar or flour should be carefully handled and individually bagged to prevent breakage and spilling. All items must be in the original, sealed, unbroken wrapping.
Residents wishing to contribute to the Scouting for Food project may drop off food at the Interfaith Food Closet at 416 Pierce St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 10.
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