Every year, over 500 Boy, Girl, and Cub Scouts join together to help Hopkinton families in need through the "Scouting For Food" drive, which collects items for the Hopkinton Food Pantry at Project Just Because. Last year, the scouts collected over 6 tons of supplies for the food pantry and are hoping to surpass that total. Donations raised from the food dirve can help Hopkinton residents provide for their families throughout the winter months.
And this year in particular, Scout Leader Laura Hanson says that the need to collect supplies is great. Currently, the shelves at Project Just Because, which are typically stocked full with items, are significantly emptier than in years past.
The scouts are looking to collect a variety of nonperishable food and household items. All items MUST have an expiration date of January 2013 or later.
The scouts will leave bags by mailboxes on Saturday November 3rd for residents to collect items in. On the following Saturday, November 10th, residents are asked to leave any items that they wish to donate in those bags outside on or near their mailbox for the scouts to pickup. There are also additional drop-off locations at both Colella's Supermarket and Price Chopper. Or, items can be dropped off directly at Project Just Because.
For more details about Scouting for Food, visit the Pack 97 Website.
