The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold its 30th Annual “Scouting for Food Good Turn” drive this Saturday, Oct. 28, across Rhode Island.
Thousands of Scouts will distribute door hangers to neighbors’ homes seeking donations of nutritional, non-perishable canned goods.
The annual initiative, which is the largest food drive in New England, highlights one of Scouting’s primary focuses – doing a “Good Turn” daily. Last year, 225,000 pounds of food was collected.
More than 200 Scouting Packs and Troops from will participate in the drive by collecting canned goods from families and individuals next weekend.