City of Lakewood, CA

10/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/29/2026 17:55

Scouting for Food drive benefits Project Shepherd

Scouting for Food drive benefits Project Shepherd

Published on October 29, 2026

During the first two weeks of November, local Scouts will go door-to-door collecting nonperishable food for Project Shepherd.

How it works:

Saturday, Nov. 7: Scouts will place Scouting for Food door hangers in some neighborhoods with instructions on how to participate.

Saturday, Nov. 14: Scouts will return to collect bags of canned food, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, rice and other nonperishable items for Project Shepherd.

Types of items accepted:

  • Canned fruits and vegetables
  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • Pasta, cereal and rice
  • Canned meats and tuna
  • Stuffing or pancake mix
  • Canned beans and soup

Please check expiration dates before donating. Expired items cannot be accepted.

Other ways you can help

If you don't receive a Scouting for Food door hanger, you can drop off unexpired food donations at:

Burns Community Center
5510 Clark Ave.
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Or bring donations to the Scouting America organizing day:

Saturday, Nov. 14 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Mayfair Park Swim Pavilion
5720 Clark Ave.

Project Shepherd distributes the food to registered Lakewood families in need.

What is Project Shepherd?

Project Shepherd is a non-profit organization run by the City of Lakewood and the Rotary Club of Lakewood.

Since 1972, this neighbor-to-neighbor assistance program has collected canned goods, dry staples, toys, backpacks and personal care items to distribute to Lakewood families in need throughout the year and around the holiday season.

Learn more about Project Shepherd

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