We collected a HUGE amount of food to help get the Lilburn Coop started on their holiday service.  Again, we collected nearly a half-truckload of food - and poor Mrs. Lila had to carry it all home before delivering it to the food pantry. 

Sewing patchwork quilts for Project Linus was a lot of fun.  We were able to finish five quilts and have about a dozen more started.  We also learned how to tie fleece together to make a warm and soft baby blanket.  The Juniors thought that learning to crochet and knit was interesting and we hope next year to donate some crocheted and knitted items next year.

November 15th, we had our annual Operation Christmas Child Packing Night.  We all brought in items from home, toys, undergarments and socks, hard candy and toiletries.  Then we set up our room as a "store" and packed almost 90 boxes.  We had fun thinking about how happy the children overseas would be to open their gifts.  And we took time to be grateful for all that we have.

At our Holiday Craft Event, we collected lots of toys for Toys for Tots.  Now, we have been able to help children both overseas and at home to have a happy holiday season.

Scouts gave items to fill two large baskets with canned and boxed food goods, Easter goodies for the kids, and a Kroger gift card intended for meat and other perishables.  These baskets were given to local families in times of hardship. 

We all brought in our extra party goodies - including party favors, themed paper goods, candles, streamers and birthday banners.  Several scouts also donated cake mixes and frostings so that the children who get our birthday boxes can also have a yummy birthday cake!