Hundreds of local Boy Scouts will be out canvassing Amarillo neighborhoods on Saturday to collect food donations door-to-door during the 2025 Scouting for Food “Good Turn” program.
The annual event benefits the High Plains Food Bank, which said the event is traditionally one of the largest spring food drives in the Texas Panhandle.
The food bank’s top food needs include peanut butter, pasta/sauce, boxed dinners, and canned items including soups, fruits, vegetables, and meats.
“The Scouting for Food drive is a powerful way for Scouts to live out the Scout Law by being helpful and making a real difference in their community,” said Michael Lopez, Golden Eagle District Executive. “Each year, this initiative teaches Scouts the importance of service while helping provide food to families in need across the Texas Panhandle.”
Troops and packs will inform residents within their assigned neighborhoods of where to leave donations, pick-up times and more. Once the troops and packs finish collecting nonperishable food from their assigned neighborhoods, they will deliver all donations to the food bank. As it arrives, food items are weighed, with peak activity expected around 10 a.m.
All Texas Panhandle residents may support the Scouting for Food by donating online at https://www.hpfb.org/?form=ScoutingforFood2025 . Every $1 given provides up to ninemeals to kids, seniors, and families in local communities, according to the food bank.
Food or fund donations can also be delivered to the High Plains Food Bank’s Warehouse, located at 815 Ross St., on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; residents are asked to pull up to the dock for help unloading and let them know the donations are for “Scouting for Food.” On Saturday, Scouts and volunteers will be on site to accept food and funds at the HPFB Warehouse dock from 9 a.m. to noon.
“We are thrilled to once again partner with the Golden Spread Council for the Scouting for Food event,” said Zack Wilson, executive director for High Plains Food Bank. “With one in six neighbors in the Texas Panhandle facing food insecurity, this initiative is more critical than ever. Together, we can make a meaningful difference by ensuring families have the nourishment they need.”
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