MAKE A
DIFFERENCE ... HELP FEED OUR HUNGRY
For more than 20 years, Scouts of all
ages in our Council have collected food to help the 45,000 families who depend
on the generosity of their neighbors to help them feed their children during tough
times. We have an opportunity to help again in 2008 through our Scouting for
Food program. Most units distribute bags to homes across Howard County and neighbors
fill the bags with nonperishable food, and set the filled bags out for Scouts
to pick-up. Other units make arrangements to collect food at local stores.
FAQ:
Q: How can my unit participate?
A: Designate a Scouting for Food
Coordinator and have that person go through the SFF
Check-sheet.
Q: How do I report outcomes, issues and
suggestions?
A: Write to the coordinators or include
your observations in your unit's After Action
Report.
Q: What about the BSA Good Turn for
America award?
A: Report your unit's contributions directly
to the Good Turn for America website. Here are some
hints.
Q: What about Girl Scout Units?
A: The registration process is
identical. However, please also notify your Service Unit Coordinator.
|
National
Pike Points of Contact: Christopher
Locke,
gaggle347@msn.com, 301-362-3492 Carol
Zimmerman,
wcrnszgs@yahoo.com, 410-531-5599 |
Important
Dates: Registration:
By January 12, 2009 Bag
Pick-up at Roundtable:
February 9, 2009 Bag
Drop Off at Homes: February 28, 2009 Pick-up
& Deliver Food: March 7, 2009 Submit
Final Report: March 10, 2009 |
Howard County Food
Bank:
If you are delivering food to Howard County Food Bank, then please complete the
following form and bring this with you when dropping off food: HC Food Drive Form
1. Assignments for Cub Scout Packs
2. Assignments for Boy Scout Troops
3. Assignments for Venturer and Varsity units
4. Assignments for Girl Scouts
1. Information on food
collection at Safeway Stores
2. Points of contact for food
delivery
4. Site to help count the number of houses in assigned area.
Try view house from air.
Contact
Chris with questions about assigned collection areas or maps, or with comments
on the SFF web site: gaggle347@msn.com
Contact
Carol with questions on food pantries and delivery: wcrnszgs@yahoo.com