Our sincere gratitude to everyone who supported Scouting for Food this past weekend! Across the Washington, D.C. metro area, people recognized this time of tremendous food insecurity and answered the call for food donations with overwhelming support.
Troop 150 and Pack 150 chartered by the Annandale Rotary Club collected an incredible 9,049 pounds of food that was distributed to ACCA Pantry in Annandale and the AUMC Mission Center. This was their largest collection in at least the last five years, beating last year by over 3,000 pounds. This year’s drive involved 114 Scout participants, 52 adult volunteers, and a remarkable 547 combined hours of community service, including planning, setting up, distributing stickers, collecting food, and stocking pantries.
“A huge thank you goes out to everyone who participated in the two weeks of our Scouting for Food drive on November 1 and 8. From our Cubs and Webelos to our Scouts, leaders, and parents, your hard work made this year’s effort truly exceptional.”
Parents and adult volunteers who drove Scouts safely to and from neighborhoods. Many parents and leaders supported the effort across both weekends donating their time with great dedication.
Scouting America National Capital Area Council extends our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in this year’s Scouting for Food drive. Your kindness and generosity are making a real difference for families in need and helped our Scouts live up to their commitment to “help other people at all times,” as stated in the Scout Oath and “Do a Good Turn Daily.” You made it possible for our Scouts to live out the principles of service, kindness, and civic responsibility.
9,049 lbs. of food collected
Approx. 7,000 Annandale area homes canvassed
547.75 total hours worked by all
4.8 hours worked per Scout on average
82 Scouts participated
32 Cub and Webelos Scouts participated
52 Adults participated
77 bags collected in area 22 – the most of our 27 areas!
676 total bags collected
