We’ve told you before about local Boy Scouts and their efforts to collect non-perishable food for the needy.
This Saturday (November 13), Boy Scouts from the Inland Empire Council, Arrowhead District will be going door-to-door in an effort to help stock the Salvation Army’s food pantry.
They’ll also be stationed at San Bernardino-area Stater Bros. stores.
They are participating in a nationwide event the Boy Scouts of America calls Scouting for Food.
Boy Scouts from San Bernardino, Rialto, Colton, Highland and Bloomington will help collect food for the Salvation Army. An estimated 65 troops, ranging in size from 5 to 40 boys, are expected to participate.
Each Scouting for Food drive benefits a local charity. Other troops within the Arrowhead District serve the mountain communities, and will take their food to a shelter in Blue Jay.
On Thanksgiving, the Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps hosts a Thanksgiving dinner that often brings in 700 to 900 people. Although much of the food served at that dinner is fresh, some of the non-perishable items the Boy Scouts collect may be included.
In December, the San Bernardino Corps assembles holiday food baskets for more than 700 local families. The donations it receives from the Boy Scouts will be included in those baskets.
The San Bernardino Corps also needs food every day for those at its Hospitality House homeless shelter.
It also needs food for up to 200 people who receive a free dinner served six nights a week.
So, if you happen to get a knock on your door or see the scouts while you’re out shopping, please give generously.
