Food to serve more than 2,762 meals was collected recently by local Scout units across 11 counties that include Hamilton, Catoosa, Walker, Dade, Marion, Grundy, Bradley, Polk, Rhea, Bledsoe and Sequatchie.
The annual “Scouting for Food” project involves Scouts collecting nonperishable food items across the counties served by the Cherokee Area Council, according to a news release. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank, the largest recipient of items, will deliver goods to various food pantries across the community.
“We are deeply grateful for the nourishing meals that Scouting for Food will provide to the families in need in our community,” Melissa Blevins, president and CEO of the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, said in the release. “The local Scouts are helping us provide food — and hope — to those neighbors in our community who are struggling and seeking food assistance.”
Amy Phillips
Cherokee Area Council