Scouting for Food 2025: 39 Years Strong in the Fight Against Hunger!
- Feb 6, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: May 16
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2025
Utah, Idaho, Wyoming - Scouting America’s Crossroads of the West Council, is excited to announce the 2025 Scouting for Food Drive, a community-wide effort to help combat hunger in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. This year’s event, set for Saturday, February 8 will involve Scouts, volunteers, and local partners working together to collect non-perishable food items for families in need across the region.
Scouting for Food is one of the largest youth-led service initiatives in the country, where Scouts demonstrate the importance of giving back to their communities by collecting food donations at Smith’s food stores. This year, Scouts will again be collecting food for local food banks, shelters, and organizations that serve those facing food insecurity.
How the Public Can Help:
Donate: Residents can donate non-perishable food items at drop-off locations throughout the region or leave donations on their doorsteps on collection days for Scouts to pick up.
Volunteer: Community members are encouraged to volunteer and help Scouts sort and distribute donations.
Key Date to Remember:
Food Collection Day: Saturday, February 8, 2025
“We are proud to be a part of such a meaningful tradition,” said Allen Endicott, Scout Executive of Crossroads of the West Council. “Scouting for Food is an incredible opportunity for our youth to live out the Scout Oath, serving others and making a real difference in the lives of people who need it most.”
For more information or to find donation locations, please visit www.utahscouts.org/scoutingforfood or contact Lorna Koci at (801) 631-3218.
About Crossroads of the West Council: Crossroads of the West Council serves youth and families across Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming by delivering meaningful Scouting experiences that build character, leadership, and a commitment to service. Through outdoor adventure, civic engagement, and community service, Scouting equips young people to become engaged citizens and leaders for life.
Media Contact:
Ben Taylor
Council Marketing Chair
