Short Hills Scout Troop 19 Demonstrates Spirit Of Thanksgiving

As caring faith community, St. Rose of Lima Church in Short Hills annually organizes a Thanksgiving turkey and food drive to help struggling families with dinner meals for the national holiday.

In support of those in need, Scouts BSA Troop 19 had twenty-one Scouts and Scouters provided a youthful spirited hand to the Knights of Columbus Council #6386 and parish volunteers in amassing hundreds of meals from parishioners and community families. Each donor dropped off bags of non-perishable food and turkeys in the St. Roses’ parking lot, this past Saturday morning.

"It was very moving seeing how many people came to donate food for those who are less fortunate. This years' St. Rose’s food drive was definitely a success", said Star Scout Morgan Lomax.

"I think it was a great opportunity to be able to help others. There are a lot of people who are not as fortunate as us and I'm glad we could help them." said Scout Josephine Henry.

“The efforts of all the volunteers, donors and the parish’s mission is a blessing. Today, these female Scouts experienced, hands on, the true spirit of Thanksgiving!, said Scoutmaster Daniel Cannon.

Scouts BSA Troop 19 is sponsored by St. Rose of Lima Church, Short Hills. Females in the age group of 10 to 17 who are interested in joining the Troop or to provide a financial donation to Troop 19’s new program, please visit https://shorthills19.mytroop.u... or contact Scoutmaster Daniel Cannon at scoutmaster.cannon@gmail.com for additional information.