MADISON — Members of Boy Scout Troop 25 of Madison will begin their annual food drive to help replenish the shelves of the Interfaith Food Pantry.
Last year, with the support of many residents, the Scouts gathered more than 4,000 pounds of groceries through the annual Scouting for Food Drive for the pantry, which provides supplemental and emergency food to Morris County residents in need.
Food pantry personnel were very appreciative of the Scouts’ efforts and generosity of Madison residents, according to the troop. The Scouts would like to increase the amount of their performance last year and need the public’s help to achieve their goal of collecting 4500 pounds.
The Scouts are to distribute fliers to residents from Tuesday, March 28 to Sunday, April 2, explaining in detail the kind of food that is recommended by the food pantry to donate.
On Saturday, April 15, the Scouts will stop by Madison homes between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to collect bags or boxes of groceries.
Residents are asked to place their donations outside their front doors by 10:00 a.m. Some Scouts may need to collect donations soon after 10:00 a.m. due to other commitments on that day. Others may need to collect from noon until 2:00 p.m.
For those who are less fortunate, this is a great way to show that the residents of Madison are concerned about the issue of hunger in Morris County,” the troop stated. “Thank you for your support.”
Troop 25 meetings are held every Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 19 Green Avenue, Madison.
The Troop is a collection of aspiring young learners and leaders ready to undertake any task. The young leaders of the troop teach the early scouts how to participate in troop activities and how to learn along the way. Many activities we do allow us to grow and learn. These activities include camping, river rafting, community service, leadership schools, backpacking trips, and many more. We love our troop, and we hope it can continue to grow.
