Scouting for food
March 5, 2022Join Scouts across the CPC as we collect tens of thousands of pounds of food for local food banks and pantries.
Scouting for Food is moving to the first Saturday in March.
Hunger does not stop after the holiday season.
After inquiring with the local food pantries we serve, there is a crucial need for food in the Spring, after the surplus of giving from the holiday season runs out. In a concerted effort to be a helpful Scout in a time of need, Cascade Pacific Council has moved their Scouting for Food efforts to the first Saturday of March. We hope this effort will help refill shelves and continue to support local families in need.
Units are welcome to do a food collection multiple times throughout the year.
Check dates for Walk and Knock in Washington at https://walkandknock.org/
Check out the New PSA from KGW!
Log your food collection and receive patches for your Scouts!
Key Contacts
Jennifer Mooney
Program Director
jennifer.mooney@scouting.org
Carrie Hutchcraft
Program Assistant
carrie.hutchcraft@scouting.org
2022 Drop Sites
If you didn’t receive a door hanger but would still like to support local pantries and this community service, here are some of the locations supported by Scout units: (click the headers to sort by location/city/etc.)
| District | City | Organization | Address | City | State | Zip | Contact Name | Phone/Email | Times and Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberline | Portland | Northeast Emergency Food Program (NEFP) | 4800 NE 72nd Ave. | Portland | OR | 97218 | A Jay Scipio | 503-284-5470 | Open 9:00AM - 3:30PM. |
| Pacific Trail | Beaverton | St. Juan Diego/St. Vincent de Paul | 5995 NW 178th Ave. | Portland | OR | 97229 | Open 10:00AM - 2:00PM | ||
| Pacific Trail | Beaverton | St. Matthew Lutheran Church Food Pantry | 10390 SW Canyon Rd. | Beaverton | OR | 97005 | Cynda Machuca | 971.570.1033 | Open 10:00AM - 2:00PM. (in rear of main building) |
| Pacific Trail | Hillsboro | St. Matthew Catholic Church | 475 SE 3rd Ave | Hillsboro | OR | 97123 | |||
| Pacific Trail | Forest Grove | St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church/St. Vincent de Paul | 1660 Elm St. | Forest Grove | OR | 97116 | Office | 503-357-2989 https://www.safg.org/ | |
| Timberline | Gresham | Zarephath Ministries Kitchen | 59 NW Ava Ave. | Gresham | OR | 97030 | Laurie Holycross | 503-913-5422 | 9:00AM - 2:00PM. |
| Rivers Edge | Tigard | Bethlehem House of Bread | 9055 SW Locust St | Tigard | OR | 97223 | Linda | 10:00AM - 4:00PM | |
| Rivers Edge | West Linn | West Linn Food Pantry | 1683 Willamette Falls Drive | West Linn | OR | 97068 | Phil | 503-915-9446 | 11:00AM - 1:00PM |
| Timberline | Damascus | Christ the Vine Lutheran Church | 18677 SE Hwy 212 | Damascus | OR | 97089 | Tim Giorgi | 503-708-7745 | 11:00AM to 1:00PM |
| Timberline | Milwaukie | Christ the King Church/St. Vincent de Paul | 7414 SE Michael Dr. | Milwaukie | OR | 97222 | Barbara Emge | 503-756-3868 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM |
| Timberline | Gresham | SnowCap | 17788 SE Pine St. | Gresham | OR | 97233 | Nate Larsen | 503-405-4295 | 11:00AM - 2:00PM |
| Rivers Edge | Oregon City | United Methodist Church | 18955 South End Rd | Oregon City | OR | 97045 | 503-957-3788 | 11:00AM - 1:00PM. Drop off is in the building behind the church. | |
| Rivers Edge | Canby | The Canby Center | 681 SW 2nd Ave. | Canby | OR | 97013 | Mimi | 503-266-2920 | 9:00AM - 10:30AM on March 5th. Other hours are Monday-Thursday 11:00AM-5:00PM. |
| Cascadia | Portland | Oregon Food Bank | 7900 NE 33rd Dr. | Portland | OR | 97211 | |||
| Cascadia | Portland | St. Andrew Catholic Church | 806 NE Alberta St | Portland | OR | 97211 | |||
| Cascadia | Portland | St. Ignatius Catholic Church | 3400 SE 43rd Ave | Portland | OR | 97206 | |||
| Rivers Edge | Tualatin | Tualatin School House Pantry | 3550 SW Borland Rd | Tualatin | OR | 97062 | Main number | 503-783-0721 | 11:00AM - 2:00PM |
| Pacific Trail | Beaverton | Aloha Church of God | 18380 SW Kinnaman Rd. | Beaverton | OR | 97007 | |||
| Santiam River | Salem | Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church | 4440 State St. | Salem | OR | 97301 | Rick Baumann | rbaumann68@comcast.net | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Pacific Trail | Beaverton | Murray Hills Christian Church, Casey's Corner Food Pantry | 15050 SW Weir Road | Beaverton | OR | 97007 | Jim Ahl | mjim.ahl@gmail.com | |
| Spirit Lake | Various. See Times and Details. | Check website for locations and times open: https://www.clarkcountyfoodbank.org/foodpantrysites |
About Scouting for Food
A Scout who helps those in need will develop kindness, compassion and a lifetime need to make a difference in the world. An annual tradition since 1986, Scouting for Food rallies Scouts across the nation to collect food for local food banks.
Cascade Pacific Council Scouts will collect food for the hungry and provide it to specific local food banks throughout the greater Northwest. Food banks will be accepting non-perishable, unexpired food. Other ideas include monetary donations or gift cards.