(Undated)– Some lakes area Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will be doing their part this weekend to help out those in Dickinson county who are facing issues with food insecurity. Jason Simpson of the Milford Boy Scouts says that troop, along with one in Spirit Lake, will be collecting non-perishable food as part of the national Scouting For Food program. He says the items that are collected will be donated to the Upper Des Moines Opportunity Food Pantry. He says the need is greater now than ever…
Simpson says they’ll be collecting donations of non-perishable food this Saturday, April 5th, in both Milford and Spirit Lake…
Simpson adds there are certain types of things the UDMO food pantry is particularly needing…
Simpson notes the Scouting For Food program fits in perfectly with the Boy Scouts mission…
Simpson says they’re hoping to surpass the amount of items that were donated during last year’s event.
