Scouting for Food is the annual food-collection drive run by the Greater Colorado Council. Scouting for Food is our biggest community service project that takes place on two consecutive weekends. The food is delivered to families in need.
Scouting for Food History
Scouting for Food, the nation’s largest food drive, began as one Scout’s service project in St. Louis in 1985 and was adopted by the National Organization in 1988. Packs, Troops, and Crews all across America participate in this service project to collect food for those in need.
Scouting for Food Contacts & Support Team
Staff Advisor: Charlie Botnick – Charlie.botnick@scouting.org 720-266-2148
Council/Alpine District SFF Coordinator: John Beattie – jvbeatt@q.com 720-448-6313
Black Feather District SFF Coordinator: Wayne Deblock – wayne.deblock@sbcglobal.net
Centennial District SFF Coordinator: Cathryn Matheson – cathryn.matheson@gmail.com
Frontier District SFF Coordinator: David Burdick – daveburdick@gmail.com
Valley District SFF Coordinator: Michael Gordon – michaeljgordon24@gmail.com
Ordering Door Hangers
Registration has closed for the 2023 Scouting for Food food drive. If your Unit would like to participate and did not put in a door hanger order, please reach out to Charlie Botnick to see if Council has enough extra to accommodate you. We recommend 20 per active Cub Scout and 40 per active Scouts BSA member.
Door hangers are expected to arrive at Council later in the week of October 23rd and will be available for pick-up at Council or at District Roundtables that happen before Nov 4.
Check out the 2023 Leaders Guide HERE
Submit past Scouting for Food pictures to COinfo@Scouting.org
Scouting for Food Drop-off Location Map
We are partnering with Food Bank of the Rockies this year. If you need a location to drop off the food you gather during Scouting for Food, please see our partner locations on the following maps.
