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About Scouting for Food

Scouting for Food is an annual community service effort supported directly by the Mid-America Council and partner organizations in our local communities. Under the Scouting America strategic pillar of being recognized as an advocate for youth and youth issues, Scouts across 103 counties in Nebraska and Western Iowa collect nearly 200,000 food items for those in need.  This is the equivalent of approximately 114,000 meals. We are happy to partner with the Food Bank for the Heartland & local food pantries in dozens of communities.

For reference, here is a list of participating food banks and pantries across the Mid America Council from past Scouting for Food Drives.

How You Can Help

  1. Scouts will be at local storefronts like Family Fresh, Boogarts, Apple Market, and Hy-Vee in Kearney collecting food donations on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 between 8 a.m. and noon. Bring your nonperishable donations in bags to support our local pantries! Please, no glass.

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