Life Scout Sophia Moland of Troop 219 in Rusk County, Texas, is working toward her Eagle Scout rank with a holiday project benefiting Henderson Interchurch Ministries, a local donation center. She will host a free community Christmas dinner at Henderson’s Civic Center for those facing food insecurity.
Sophia has a passion for cooking and has raised funds through her small business, Sophia’s Gluten-Free Bake Shop. Local businesses are also contributing food and treats for the dinner.
“I chose to do this because I love cooking,” she says. “It’s been a passion of mine since I became gluten free. I couldn’t really find food for myself, so I decided to make myself food. I’ve never been food insecure, but knowing what it’s like not to have the best food at the best times, to bring someone a warm meal, especially during the holidays, and a high-quality meal was important to me.”
Read more about this story on The Henderson News website.
Virginia Cub Scout Pack making service projects a priority
Pack 888 in Fort Hunt, Virginia, is making a meaningful impact in its community through various service projects.
The Scouts have focused on alleviating hunger by preparing and delivering breakfast bags for a local shelter. Each bag contained nonperishable items and a handmade picture, ensuring those in need had breakfast and felt cared for.
The Scouts also teamed up with the nonprofit Be the Good, which fills 28 small food pantries to support local families. The pack helped make sandwiches and assembled care packages.
The Scouts have also participated in environmental conservation efforts, labeling storm drains to raise awareness about water-quality issues. A resident commended them for their positive influence in the community.
Pack 888 plans to continue its service work and hopes to inspire other groups to join its mission of making a difference.
Read more about this story on the Patch — Greater Alexandria, Virginia website.
Cub Scouts give thanks to seniors in their community
In the holiday spirit, third-grade Cub Scouts from a Bear den in Ridgewood, New Jersey, crafted more than 60 heartfelt Thanksgiving cards for seniors.
The Cub Scouts wrote personal messages in the cards shared with residents at Mt. Arlington Senior Living in Mt. Arlington, N.J. Their thoughtful gesture brought joy and warmth to the senior community during the holiday season.
Read more about this story on the TAPinto Ridgewood website.
Vietnam War helicopter gets makeover from Eagle Scout candidate
A Vietnam War-era Huey helicopter will be back on display at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska, soon after a significant restoration by 16-year-old Mary Burke with local Troop 38.
Mary undertook the repainting as part of her Eagle Scout service project. The project took nearly two months to complete and included repainting the helicopter in its original green color and adding an emblem.
Mary was motivated by the helicopter’s poor condition and its historical significance. She expressed pride in the accomplishment, acknowledging the challenges and the support from her family and volunteers.
Learn more about this story on the Alaska’s News Source website or in the video below.
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