Service Help Wanted – Brighter Days Food Pantry

The scouts of Troop 161 have found a great way to give back to the community through their service to the Brighter Days Food Pantry located at the Leander Church of Christ. In 2023, Troop 161 served hundreds of customers and earned a total 127 hours of community service as a troop.

Troop 161 has served at the food pantry the last Wednesday of every month since service opportunities resumed after Covid. Scouts serve an average of about two hours per shift. The work consists of pushing carts through the building to collect canned goods, fresh produce, baked goods, dairy products, frozen meat, and more. Carts are then taken into the parking lot for curbside pickup by customers. The pantry assists over 400 people per week.

This type of operation takes many hands. Troop 161’s commitment to the pantry remains strong but extra volunteers are needed to ensure that the Food Pantry can operate without worrying about having enough volunteers to regularly serve those in need. We are calling on local troops to assist in the cause. This is a great opportunity to serve those in need. The service can be performed by BSA Scouts of any age as well as adult volunteers.

The pantry is supported by local businesses as well as residents of Leander. If you would like to contribute to the pantry, donations can be brought to 300 Crystal Falls Parkway in Leander between the hours of 10AM to 3PM, Monday through Friday.