As Scouts, we know how fortunate we are to have a warm meal every night — whether around the campfire or at the kitchen table. And we know that not everyone is so lucky.
That’s why we participate annually in Tidewater Council’s Scouting for Food drive. It’s another reminder to our local communities that Scouts are here, doing Good Turns.
Scouting for Food takes place on two consecutive weekends. On the first weekend, Scouts distribute bags and/or door hangers to let their neighbors know about the drive. On the second, Scouts revisit those houses to pick up bags full of canned food, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, juice, and other nonperishable items.
2024 Scouting for Food
Neighborhood Information and Door Tag Distribution: February 24-25, 2024
Neighborhood Donation Pick-Ups: March 2-3, 2024
Foodbank Truck Drop-Off: For those donating to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, donations will be accepted at the Mary Jayne Breeden Council Service Center, 1032 Heatherwood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 on Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 12-4 PM.
Resources
- 2024 Scouting for Food Information Sheet
- NEW FOR 2024: Tidewater Council will provide participating units with printed doorhangers and participation patches. More information is coming soon!
- Doorhanger templates: No need to self-print; Tidewater Council will provide door hangers in 2024!
- 2024 Scouting for Food Report Form
- Unit Sign-Up Link
Community Impact
2023
- 665 volunteers
- 41 units
- More than 17,373 pounds of much needed items donated to food banks in our communities
- 14,478 meals provided for families across the council area
2022
- 569 volunteers
- 28 units
- More than 13,400 pounds of much needed items donated to food banks in our communities
- 11,169 meals provided for families across the council area
