Girl Scouts Host Successful Food Drive

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The Harrison girl scout community showed their scout spirit by conducting a food drive to benefit the Harrison Food Pantry on Oct. 22 and 23. 

Sixty Girl Scouts from 9 troops collected donations from shoppers at and at ShopRite at City Center in White Plains. In addition to an abundance of non-perishable groceries the scouts also received commitments to provide hams and turkeys for each family that the food pantry serves to enhance their December holidays! 

The girl scouts have always supported the food pantry by collecting donations at their community events. This year, after hearing about the dire needs of the pantry, leaders Maria Pennella (Troop 1886) and Gail Frohlich (Troop 1889) joined together to coordinate the Harrison Girl Scout Community Food Pantry Action Plan.

The plan includes a $500 donation from the Harrison Girl Scout Community, all scouts are asked to bring an item as part of their meeting dues this year; the fall food drive was held October 22 and 23; troops are creating Thanksgiving baskets filled with non-perishable goodies; troops can adopt a family for the December holidays and there will be another food drive in late spring to help the food pantry get through the summer when donations are traditionally low.