At the close of the food drive, Police Chief Jim Heavey, who is the Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 35, distributed the “Scouting for Food” badges the boys earned. Continue Reading →
Rain Fails to Derail Annual Scouting for Food Drive
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Boy Scouts Annual “Scouting for Food” Drive Set for Saturday, April 1
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On Saturday, April 1, 2023, between 8:30am and 12:30pm, you can drive by and drop off unopened and unexpired food donations at the Greenwich Police Department, 11 Bruce Place, or the Cos Cob Fire House, 200 E Putnam Avenue. RAIN or SHINE. Continue Reading →
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Boy Scouts, First Responders and Volunteers Come Together for Annual Scouting for Food Drive
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According to Emilia Schiro, the event generated 130 crates and 3,900 pounds of food, as well as over $900 in monetary donations. Continue Reading →
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Scouting for Food Drive Set for Saturday, March 5
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Food donations can be brought to Greenwich Police Headquarters, 11 Bruce Place, Greenwich from 8:30am – 12:30pm or make a monetary donation online. Continue Reading →
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Boy Scouts ‘Scouting For Food Drive’ Set for March 13; Drive-Thru Drop off to Benefit Neighbor to Neighbor
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This year, due to COVID-19, the Scouts will be hosting a Drive-Thru Drop-Off Scouting for Food Drive to benefit Neighbor to Neighbor. Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Scouting Cancels Annual Scouting for Food Drive
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Scouting for Food Accepting Online Donations Continue Reading →
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Scouting for Food Town-Wide Collection Date Set for March 21st
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Local Scouts of the Greenwich Council, Boy Scouts of America will have their annual Scouting for Food collection on Saturday, March 21 at local fire stations and supermarkets to bring to Neighbor to Neighbor’s food pantry as part of their town-wide good turn. First Selectman Fred Camillo enters his seventh year as Honorary Chair assisted by Junior Chair, Dawson Clark of Old Greenwich. “Scouting for Food is an amazing event, collecting food for Neighbor to Neighbor”, said Clark, a Life Scout with Troop 11. “Scouting for Food brings our community together and shows the generosity of our town. I’m very excited to be working with a great organization, and I’m honored to be working alongside First Selectmen Fred Camillo as the Junior Chair.” Scouts will be distributing re-usable bags donated by Greenwich Whole Foods Market throughout their neighborhoods which includes a list of high need food items and pick-up date. Continue Reading →
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Morning Snow Impacts Scouting for Food Drive Donations
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Scouts were unable to set up outside grocery stores and many collection bags were not left outside homes because of the snow accumulation. Continue Reading →
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“Scouting for Food” Collection Date is Saturday, March 2, 2019
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The Greenwich Council, Boy Scouts of America annual food drive “Scouting for Food” is set for Saturday, March 2. This year marks the sixth year that CT State Representative Fred Camillo (R-151) will serve as Honorary Chair. Continue Reading →
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2018 “Scouting for Food” Drive Set for Saturday, March 3
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Greenwich residents are encouraged to drop-off non-expired items such as canned beans (not green), canned fruit, tuna, boxed milk, pasta sauce, jelly, peanut butter and more. Continue Reading →