Scouting for Food

A Cub Scout promises to "give good will" and a Boy Scout promises "to help other people at all times." What better way is there to show our Scouting Spirit than by participating in the annual Scouting For Food drive?

Over the years, the Gulf Stream Council of the Boy Scouts of America has worked diligently to improve our communities and the welfare of the families who reside in these communities. One very special project conducted by our Council has grown to be extremely important to many agencies, families and individuals. This "Good Turn" Event is known as the Scouting for Food Campaign held every November. Each year the number of youth participating and number of canned goods collected continue to rise. Because of these efforts, area food banks benefited immensely.

The mission of the project is to have all Scouts participate in the collection of food items to be given to needy people and families within the communities of the council. Across the country, nearly 4 million Scouts and adult leaders distribute and collect bags of food for their local community food banks. Scouts and Scouters can make a dramatic impact in our local communities.

The goal is to have 100% participation from all units in this most important outreach to our communities.

How can you help? Without a doubt, you can, and it’s easy. You can distribute and then collect the bags of food left on the porches and steps, from around your neighborhood. All it takes is a couple of hours, and you’ll have been involved in one of the nation’s biggest food drives.