For the third year in a row, members of Cub Scouts Pack 935 have collected and donated hundreds of nonperishable goods, serving the community through their annual "Scouting for Food" program.
A few weeks before Thanksgiving, the Scouts left a reusable bag on the door of each home in the Hazelwood subdivision along with a note asking residents to fill the bag with nonperishable goods and hang it back on their doorknob.
Pack members would then return to collect and donate the goods to Statesboro's 2nd Saturday Food Pantry at Eastern Heights Baptist Church (EHBC).
Putting service into practice
The big day arrived on Saturday, November 9, as Scouts braved the weather to gather bags full of food, nonperishable goods, and other much-needed items. The donations included canned foods of all sorts, pasta, peanut butter, crackers, personal hygiene products, and many other items.
Amy Anderson, the EHBC Food Pantry Ministry Coordinator, was grateful for the Scouts' continued commitment to the cause, saying, "The EHBC Food Pantry is so blessed to be the recipient of the Cub Scouts food drive again this year. The food drive brought in 587 pounds of food, and we look forward to blessing those in our community who struggle with food insecurity with these donations."
She added, "Thank you to the Cub Scouts for their efforts to the community who supported them again this year!"
Dustin Fackler, Cubmaster of Pack 935, says, "Scouts learn the value and importance of giving to others, being a good citizen, and being a helpful member of the community, all while having fun!"
The scouts are grateful for all of Hazelwood's support of their project, and the neighborhood residents were happy to come through—for the Food Pantry and for the Cub Scouts.
Learn more about the Cub Scouts
Cub Scout Pack 935 meets weekly on Tuesday nights at Pittman Park United Methodist Church. The Cub Scout program places the youth who participate into small groups, or dens, by their current grade in elementary school.
From Kindergartners to 5th graders, the Scouts are placed in dens called the Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos – which has two years’ worth of programs. During the year, the Cub Scouts work on adventures that teach them skills in the outdoors, working with their hands, providing service to others, respecting nature, and personal development skills like communication, respect, and values.
As they work on their adventures, they are working toward their final rank, usually awarded at the end of the year, based upon the den in which they are placed (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, etc.). The Scouts in their final year, 5th grade, work to earn their Arrow of Light award, the highest award a Cub Scout can achieve. Behind all of this comes the unwavering support of the parents and volunteer leaders who dedicate their time to teach, support, plan, and celebrate with the scouts.
Pack 935 is chartered by American Legion Post 90 located in Statesboro and operates in the Twin Rivers District of the Coastal Georgia Council of Scouts BSA. If you would like more information about Pack 935, please reach out through the Pack 935 Facebook page and Messenger.
