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Scouting’s Good Turn traces back to American businessman William D. Boyce. When he was lost in a London fog, a boy offered to take Boyce to the address he wanted and refused a tip, saying he was a Boy Scout. Boyce's curiosity was aroused. He later had the boy take him to Scouting's British founder, Lord Baden-Powell. From this chance meeting, the Boy Scouts of America was born.
Among many references to the Good Turn in BSA literature is this comment from the Boy Scout Handbook, "To people who know about Scouting, the daily Good Turn is one of the finest features of our movement. The record of Good Turns, small and large, that have been done by Scouts since the day Scouting was founded is truly impressive."
The Scouting for Food collection began in 1988. One million Scouts nationwide that year collected an estimated 65 million cans of non-perishable food for people in need.
This year, more than ever, we need your help. Due to unemployment and under-employment, many of our neighbors are in need.
Special Scouting-for-Food Bags are available in the vestibule of the Church near the bookrack. Please take a bag or bags, fill with non-perishable food items and return it by March 14th. All food collected will go to our own St. Joseph Outreach Food Pantry. You may bring a bag a week or every other week if you can. You may also use an ordinary bag, if you wish. Just add this flyer to the bag so that we know that it was through this appeal that you made your donation. Please let us know if you need more bags. We are more than happy to get them for you. Scouts will also gather at local stores to add to the food we collect to help those in need.
Thank You !
Cub Scout Pack 272
Boy Scout Troop 272
Venturing Crew 272