Cub Scouts Collecting Food for Judy's Pantry • November 14
Cub Scout Pack 30 is collecting nonperishable food for Judy's Pantry this November. Scouting for Food is an annual service project by Scouting America.
Residents have two easy ways to give:
Drop off: Bring donations to the IGA Parking Lot on Saturday, November 14 at 1:00 p.m. Scouts will be there to collect them.
Request a pickup: Let the pack know by Wednesday, November 11 using this form. Scouts will collect donations from your door on Saturday, November 14.
Step 1: Watch Your Doorstep
Scouts will leave paper bags at homes around Cape Elizabeth with a flyer explaining how to donate. Fill the bag, then drop it off or request a pickup. No bag? Any bag or box works.
Step 2: Fill Your Bag
Add nonperishable food from the Most Needed list below.
Most Needed:
Pasta, rice and boxed macaroni and cheese
Pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly and mayonnaise (plastic jars only)
Canned tuna, chicken, salmon or other meat
Canned fruits and vegetables
Canned soups and stews, especially tomato soup
Cereal, oatmeal and granola
Crackers and kid-friendly snacks
100% juice and shelf-stable boxed milk
Cooking oil (plastic bottles only)
Please DON'T Donate:
Expired Foods (Please, check all dates!)
Meats or Poultries
Frozen or Refrigerated Items
Eggs
Homemade Items
Fresh Baked Goods
Items in Severely Damaged Containers
Any Items in Glass Jars
PLEASE DO NOT DONATE PERISHABLE OR FROZEN FOODS, OR ITEMS IN GLASS JARS.
Step 3: Get It to the Scouts
Choose whichever is easier:
Bring donations to the IGA Parking Lot on Saturday, November 14 at 1:00 p.m. Scouts will be there to collect and sort them.
Let us know by Wednesday, November 11 using this form or emailing us at capecubscoutspack30@gmail.com and scouts will collect it from your door. Please leave your bag somewhere visible outside your home by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 14.
Scouting for Food in an annual initiative by Scouting America, dedicated to combating hunger and supporting local communities.
Each year, Scouts across the nation collect non-perishable food items to aid families in need, exemplifying the Scout slogan: Do a Good Turn Daily.
Participating in Scouting for Food offers Scout invaluable experiences, including:
Community Service: Understanding the importance of helping those in need within their communities.
Teamwork: Collaborating with fellow Scouts to organize and execute the food drive.
Responsibility: Learning to plan, distribute informational materials, and collect donations efficiently.
Empathy: Gaining insight into the challenges faced by individuals experiencing food insecurity.
These experiences foster personal growth and instill a lifelong commitment to service.
A special thank you to Hannaford for donating the paper bags for this cause.