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Families in need (via the Falls Church food pantry)
As part of the nationwide Scouting for Food service project, youth and parents from Saint James’ Pack/Troop 681 conducted a food drive over the past two weekends. On November 1st, Scouts distributed post-it notes across greater Falls Church to inform neighbors of the drive; on November 8th, Scouts returned to those homes to pick up bags full of canned food, cereal, pasta, and other nonperishable items. Saint James BSA units have participated in this annual fall event since the late 1980s, benefitting the Falls Church Community Services Council and its food pantry. This year, 681 Scouts collected over 700 bags — approximately 7,000 lbs — of food and delivered it to the Knox Presbyterian food pantry on Rt. 50 in Falls Church. The pantry’s shelves were nearly bare on Saturday morning; however, the facility was at capacity at the end of the day. Thank you to the many generous donors; big thanks to the Saint James Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and their parents who donated time and energy to this important service project! In a time of critical need, you have truly helped to feed the hungry.
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