As Scouts, we know how fortunate we are to have a warm meal every night — whether around the campfire or at the kitchen table. And we know that not everyone is so lucky. That’s the genesis of Scouting for Food, the annual food-collection drive run by the council. It’s another reminder to our local communities that Scouts are here, doing good turns.
Scouting for Food takes place on two consecutive weekends. On the first weekend, Scouts distribute bags to let their neighbors know about the drive. On the second weekend, Scouts revisit those houses to pick up bags full of canned food, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, juice and other nonperishable items.
Units in the Buckskin Council participate in this annual Good Turn every November. The bags do not have a date on them so units may choose their own weekends to do the drive. While your unit may choose the weekends that best fit your schedule, Buckskin Council's designated dates are November 1st and 8th. After your Scouts have collected the donations, take these items to a food pantry of your choice right in your neighborhood.
We ask unit leaders to please let the council know how many cans/items you collected. Please report the number of items your unit collects using the form below. You may also submit THIS FORM to your District Executive.
Remember to take time to submit your service hours through Scoutbook Plus at my.scouting.org.
We have new bags this year, so be sure to pick up your bags. Stop by the Wehrle Service Center, Huntington Scout Shop or Parkersburg Scout Shop to get bags.
Deadline to report # items collected - December 20th
This event is free but registration is encouraged so that we know how many to expect. Scouts BSA scouts who want to participate in the offered merit badges must sign up during registration.
Shawnee District is hosting a visit to the Zoology Zone Science Center at Valley Park in Hurricane, WV on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The fun begins at 10:00 am and runs until 2:00 pm.
Troops can visit and work on requirements for Reptile and Amphibian Study merit badge under Gerry Stover’s guidance.
The event is open to Cub Scouts as well. The Zoology Zone strives to inspire wildlife and environmental conservation through hands-on education. Scouts will learn the importance of each species and how to show them proper care. Some of the topics covered do pertain to elective adventures of the older Cub Scout ranks, which participating Cubs can get credit for. The primary goal, though, is to have fun, and spark curiosity.
Thanks to a generous sponsor, this event is free. Space for the merit badges is limited, so you will need to register on the Council website. Walk-ins are welcome, but space in the merit badge session is not guaranteed if you do not register.
Cub Scouts! Cub Fun Day is coming to Triangle Sportsman's Club. Bring your rocket and see how far it blasts off! Lots of fun activities are planned. Try your hand at BB Shooting, Archery, or even Slingshot.
The fee is $10 per person. Lunch is included.
Put on your costume and join us for music, candy & treats, games, coloring contest.
Learn about Scouting in our area!
If you would like to be part of the fun and decorate a car or have an information station, please contact Lisa Withee at the Parkersburg Scout Shop at 304-422-4507 or lisa.withee@scouting.org.
ALL CUB SCOUT PACKS ARE INVITED! YOU CAN DECORATE YOUR TRUNK AS INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES, AS A PACK OR BY DENS.
THE MORE TRUNKS DECORATED THE MORE FUN FOR THE KIDS.
WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING AT LEAST 500 PIECES OF CANDY.
PLEASE NO FRUIT OR HOME BAKED GOODS.
DON’T FORGET WE WILL HAVE AWARDS FOR BEST DECORATED TRUNK!
Want to bring your "decorated trunk" to join in the fun? Please pre-register so we know how many will participate in decorating and treating!
Contact Kelly Thaxton at 304-340-3663 or Kelly.Thaxton@scouting.org
or fill out the form below
