Scouting for Food 2026: Saturday Nov. 14th, 2026

The Golden Gate Area Council – Scouting America will be hosting its annual Scouting for Food Drive on November 14, 2026, demonstrating the power of service and community engagement.

Our Scouts will be distributing flyers to homes before the event. If you do not receive a flyer, you can still participate by dropping off food donations directly at either of the following locations between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM on November 14:

• Our Lady of Grace (OLG) Church: 3433 Somerset Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
• San Lorenzo Village Homes Association: 377 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA 94580

Suggested Food Items

• Canned goods: Tuna or Chicken, Fruit, Vegetables, Soups or Chili, Spaghetti or Ravioli, International foods.
  
• Peanut Butter, Condiments, Spice.
• Cereal, Oatmeal, Snack Bars or Pop Tarts.
• Pancake or Muffin Mixes, Crackers or Cookies.
• Instant Soup, Ramen, Rice, Beans or Pasta.
• Powdered Milk, Juice, Coffee, Tea.

No candy - No frozen food - No open containers

Food Donation Guidelines:

• Accepted: Canned foods and boxed or bagged dry goods, such as rice, pasta, and cereal.
• Past Best By Dates: Donations are still accepted. The food bank warehouse will sort them.
• Glass Containers: Accepted only when packed upright in a single layer inside a cardboard box to prevent breakage. Light boxes or bags may be placed on top.
• Not Accepted: Candy and perishable or frozen foods, including meat and ice cream.
• Before Donating: Please remove food items from bulky grocery bags before placing them in the collection bins.

Thank you for supporting our Scouts and helping local families in need!

For more information, please visit the website for our local council's (Golden Gate Area Council) effort

https://goldengatescouting.org/scouting-for-food/

Local Units participating:

Pack 556 - San Leandro - https://tinyurl.com/pack556
Troop 503 - San Leandro
Pack 506 - San Leandro - http://www.pack506.org/
Troop 612/2612 - San Lorenzo - http://www.troop612slz.org/
Troop 701 - Castro Valley - https://www.facebook.com/BSATr...
Troop 722/2722 - Castro Valley - http://www.troop722.org/
Pack 722 - Castro Valley
Troop 789/2789 - Castro Valley
Troop 726 - Castro Valley - https://troop726leadership.wix...
Pack 765 - Castro Valley
Troop 708/2708 - Castro Valley
Pack 899 - San Lorenzo - https://sites.google.com/site/...