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Support 'Scouting for Food' on Saturday

Westborough Cub and Boy Scouts will go door-to-door Saturday collecting bags of food donations.

Westborough Cub and Boy Scouts will go door-to-door Saturday collecting bags of food donations.

The Knox Trail Council's 26th Annual Scouting for Food, Good Turn for America drive will support local food banks, including the Westborough Food Pantry. Westborough resident Ed Behn is chairing the effort.

The Scouts distributed the collection bags on Oct. 26, according to the Knox Trail Council website. Westborough is part of the 21-member council.

"Hunger hurts. Hundreds of families are now served by food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters in MetroWest alone," according to the council website.
 
"Hunger strikes all ages. The elderly, the disabled, the homeless, the unemployed, women and children all need food. It is estimated that 36% of the clients of the food pantries are children. This Good Turn is about 'Kids helping Kids.' Food shortages abound. Over 24 agencies rely on our Scouting for Food to help keep their shelves full for the needy."


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