AOL Scouting for Food

Before the Meeting: 

1. Contact your local Council to participate in Scouting for Food collection event. 
2. Review council provided materials for Scouting for Food event. 
3. Communicate the details to the parents and legal guardians of your Arrow of Light Scouts. 
4. Gather copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
5. Review Annual Health and Medical Records for any restrictions that may impact participation
6. Confirm with local council the area to distribute bags and collect food donations. 
7. Confirm with local council the location of drop off for donations. 
8. Get collection bags provided by local council. 
9. Communicate date, time, and location for bag distribution to the patrol. 
10. Communicate date, time, and location for food collection distribution to the patrol. 
11. Refer to your council provided resources for any additional items to be completed before the event. 

During collection bag distribution: 

1. Bring copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
2. Collect Activity Consent Form for each Arrow of Light Scout. 
3. Create buddies. 
4. Assign area for buddies to distribute collection bags. 
5. Review how to approach residences safely and politely as they distribute collection bags. 
6. Remind Arrow of Light scouts that it is illegal to place collection bags in or on mailboxes. 

During food donation collection: 

1. Bring copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
2. Collect Activity Consent Form for each Arrow of Light Scout. 
3. Create buddies. 
4. Assign area for buddies to collect donations. 
5. Review how to approach residences safely and politely if there is no donated food left out. 
6. Take donated food to the assigned collection point.