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WCNC Charlotte partners with area Boy Scouts for Scouting For Food


On Saturday, Feb. 6, Scouts went door to door collecting non-perishable food for Scouting For Food.
Author: WCNC Staff
Updated: 12:28 AM EST February 7, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. WCNC Charlotte is teaming up with the Boy Scouts of America to help fight hunger in our community through the Scouting For Food drive.
On Saturday, January 30 Scouts went door-to-door handing out door tags for Scouting For Food. 
“We know the pandemic has affected a lot of people in our community.  Your neighbor, friend, or coworker may be struggling to put food on the table.  WCNC Charlotte is making a difference in the community by partnering with the Boy Scouts of America to help those in need,” said Joan Barrett, WCNC Charlotte President and General Manager. ....

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Boy Scouts 'Scouting for Food' food-drive about to start


Some families are facing the choice between paying the rent or buying groceries.
Author: Ashley Daley
Updated: 5:03 PM EST February 2, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Boy Scouts of America is kicking-off their annual ‘Scouting for Food’ campaign this month.
On Jan. 30, Boy Scouts went door-to-door hanging door tags, announcing the start of their food-drive in eight counties including Mecklenburg, York, Lancaster, Anson, Union, Cabarrus, Rowan and Stanly.
The ‘Scouting for Food’ campaign asks people to donate non-perishable food items in an effort to refill empty pantry shelves in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties to make sure no one goes hungry.
“We are thrilled to be conducting our largest ever food drive that we do annually with the Mecklenburg County Council for Boy Scouts,” Tina Postel, executive director for Loaves & Fishes food pantry in Mecklenburg County, said. ....

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