Boy Scouts Announce “Scouting for Food” Drive in RI
Monday, October 27, 2014
November kicks off the beginning of the annual "Scouting for Food" drive.
All donations will begin to be collected at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 1st by over 200 local Boy Scout Packs and Troops. Scouts encourage those wiling to donate to their cause to leave non-perishable food items in an easily accessible area outside your property.
"We encourage the community to remember those in need and to give generously so we can reach record numbers for this year's food drive," said John Mosby, a Narragansett Council Scout Executive. "We are looking forward to another successful drive."
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTEach month the Rhode Island Community Food Bank feeds 63,000 people and has had support from Scouts from the Narragansett Council since 1988. Since they began, the Scouts have collected and contributed over 8.5 million pounds of food for Rhode Island communities.
Rhode Island Community Food Bank will be receiving all donations and requested much-needed items such as: canned soup, tuna, canned meats, peanut butter, nuts, canned fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tomato sauce, nutritious breakfast cereals, whole wheat pasta, rice, granola bars, and canned or dried beans.
If you have not received a door hanger from the Boy Scouts in you area, or are unsure if they can cover your neighborhood please visit their website or to donate directly to the food bank located at 200 Niantic Ave.
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