As of October 31, 2025, the Scouts of the Alamo Area Council have collected 2,139 pounds of food for our community—enough to provide an estimated 1,782 meals for families in need. Food banks and hunger relief organizations, such as Feeding America, often use a standard conversion based on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines: 1.2 pounds of food equals one meal. This helps us better understand the real impact our Scouts are making with every can, box, and bag of food they collect.
Making a Local Impact
The food collected by our Scouts supported several area food banks and pantries, including:
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San Antonio Food Bank
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New Braunfels Food Bank
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Provisions Outreach Food Pantry
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KRBS Ministries Food Pantry
Each of these organizations works tirelessly to ensure families across our region have access to nutritious meals and essential groceries. Through Scouting for Food, our Scouts are helping them continue that mission—one collection at a time.
Food insecurity in our area is at an all-time high, especially with the recent government shutdown and the uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits. Every donation—no matter the size—helps fill a critical gap for families who are struggling to make ends meet. We are incredibly grateful to every Scout, parent, leader, and community member who took the time to participate, collect, and contribute. Your generosity is making a difference in the lives of our neighbors. And to those who weren’t able to join this time—we understand, and we encourage you to participate in the spring campaign if you can. Every effort counts.
Why Reporting Matters
Accurate reporting allows the council to share the impact of Scouting with local foundations, community partners, and grant providers. These organizations often ask for measurable examples of how Scouting supports our community—and food donations are a powerful, tangible way to show that Scouting truly serves others. Please send your photos and collection weights to ScoutingForFood@AlamoAreaScouting.org.
Spring Scouting for Food Collection
📅 Collection Day: Saturday, April 18, 2026
📍 Drop-off Location: Alamo Area Council Service Center Parking Lot
Your unit can also host its own Scouting for Food campaign anytime that works best for your schedule—we simply ask that you let the council office know so we can include your results in our overall total.
What If You’re in an Outlying Area?
No problem! If your Chartered Organization has its own food pantry, feel free to donate your collection there. Just remember to ask them to weigh the donations your Scouts collect and report the total to the council.
Thank you again for your dedication to service, leadership, and kindness. Together, we are proving that even small acts of generosity can lead to a big impact.
