Chattanooga area Scouts collected more than 2,500 pounds of food in April during the annual “Scouting for Food” drive.
The non-perishable grocery items will provide around 2,000 meals for people in the area.
“Our Scouts log thousands of service hours annually,” said council commissioner Rob Miller. “This project was a great way to demonstrate to the community the values of Scouting that we teach to the youth of the program.”
The drive was held in partnership with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and Crown Subaru of Chattanooga. Scouts went door to door, collecting food and leaving informational door hangers for residents.
“Not only does this help us provide groceries for our neighbors in need, but it also enables us to spread awareness in our community,” said Jennifer Franklin, director of development for the food bank.