The 27th annual ‘Scouting for Food’ food drive is Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Local area Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be collecting non-perishable food items at Wal-Mart, James’ Super Save Foods, and Smith’s Grocery in Cove. All food collected will stay in Polk County. Items most needed are canned meats, peanut butter, and powdered or canned milk. ALL donations are greatly needed and appreciated! For safety, we ask that no glass containers be used.
Scouting for Food got its start over 30 years ago when a 3rd grade Bear Cub Scout noticed a classmate in need. He approached his Den Leader about helping his classmate. The boys in the den enjoyed helping so much, they made it an annual event. It has since grown to be the biggest one-day food drive in America, and is known as Scouting’s Good Turn for America.
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