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 reported that they collected over four tons of food from the approximately 7,000 homes which were canvassed last week with notes to contribute on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The food went to two Annandale food pantries that are serving hundreds of families weekly and are seeing increasing numbers of families needing help.
Our Scouts noted a significant uptick in donations compared to previous years. During the last few years, donations seemed to be declining but this year, the amount went up at least an extra 1/3 over last year.
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.
