GEC, BSA :: Program :: Scouting For Food

Over the last 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America have repeatedly demonstrated their loyalty, helpfulness and commitment to this nation. Whether collecting scrap metal, selling War Bonds or collecting newspapers, Boy Scouts have always excelled.

Once again the Boy Scouts have been asked to demonstrate their Commitment to America and its people by collecting food for the needy this Holiday Season.

Download Scouting For Food Packet

Printable Customized Flyer

For those units that are planning to use the bag drop method for Scouting for Food here is the Scouting for Food flyer that you can customize for your unit’s needs. Simply place your unit’s contact information and the date you are planning to pickup information on the flyer and print it. Once you have printed the flyer with your information, you can print as many flyers for your needs and place it on bags that you acquire or simply drop the form off in neighborhoods.

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YOU DO NOT SEE HUNGER, YOU FEEL IT!

Each year, the youth of the Golden Empire Council, BSA, collect food for local food banks, and other charitable organizations that feed the hungry. Each Pack, Troop, Team and Crew is encouraged to participate in their communities.

The Purpose of Scouting For Food:

· Helps meet the needs of the hungry in our community.

· To collect non-perishable foods most needed for nutrition, such as Peanut Butter, baby formula, complete packaged meals, canned goods, especially tuna, chunky soup, stews, meats, fruits and vegetables.

· Scouting’s role is to organize food collection and work with local food banks and charitable organizations where they will distribute the food to the needy at no cost.

· Exposes Scouts to the high ideals of the Scouting movement through a practical and dramatic experience in the principle of the “Daily Good Turn.”

What Is the Need?

· Hunger hurts. Twenty million American are hungry for at least a few days every month.

· One child out of every five children is unable to get a minimally adequate diet.

· Prolonged hunger causes more than just discomfort. Malnutrition can lead to permanent tissue damage, and leaves its sufferers—particularly children and the elderly—susceptible to illness and infection.

· Nation-wide, the average number of households seeking emergency food is almost 40%. 70% of those seeking help are families with children.