The Scout Mountain District of the Grand Teton Council of Scouting America and their co-sponsors are inviting local residents to participate in the annual "Scouting for Food" community food drive on Saturday, October 17, to help fill local food banks for the upcoming holiday season and beyond.
“Local scouts will man drop-off locations to accept food donations to help replenish our local food banks,” said Deborah McHugh, Scout Mountain district chair. “Many families in our community rely on these generous food donations during this difficult economy.”
Co-sponsors of this year’s Scouting for Food drive include JustServe and the Idaho Foodbank.
The local Scout Mountain District includes Pocatello, Chubbuck, and the towns in the surrounding region, including American Falls, Inkom, McCammon, Malad and Soda Springs. Scout volunteers will accept non-perishable food items in area communities at the locations and times published below.
Pocatello/Chubbuck - October 17, 2026-10am-2pm
Idaho Food Bank 555 S. 1st Ave Pocatello, ID
Ridley’s Family Market 1000 Pocatello Cr. Rd Pocatello, ID Grand Teton Walmart 4240 Yellowstone Ave Chubbuck, ID
Smith’s Food and Drug 4845 Yellowstone Ave Chubbuck, ID
Fred Meyer 800 Yellowstone Ave Pocatello, ID
Albertson’s 330 East Benton Pocatello, ID
https://www.google.com/maps/search/330+East+Benton+Pocatello,+ID+%0D%0A+American?entry=gmail&source=gAmerican Falls - October 17, 2026-12noon – 5 p.m.
https://www.google.com/maps/search/330+East+Benton+Pocatello,+ID+%0D%0A+American?entry=gmail&source=gAdvantage Plus Credit Union, Rockland Pharmacy, Bank of Commerce, Les Schwab, Bingham Co-op, Ridley’s, Ken’s Market
Lava Hot Springs - October 17, 2026-9-10:30am
Community Center at Y Entrance to Town
McCammon - October 17, 2026-10:30-12 noon
McCammon City Park by Family Dollar 700 Center St
Inkom - October 17, 2026-12:00-1:30pm
Bisharat Market and Automotive 112 Old Hwy 30 Inkom, ID
Malad - October 17, 2026-10am-2pm
Carol’s Food Pantry
Soda Springs - October 17, 2026-10am-2pm
Scout House, Lallatin’s Grocery 39 W 2nd S, Broulim’s 89 W 2nd S
For more information on Scouting for Food or other scouting programs in our area, contact Debi at (208) 406-1614 or the Pocatello Scouting America Office at (208) 233-4600.