By Mary O’KEEFE

During the pandemic, some traditions are being adjusted while others are completely canceled due to COVID-19. However, the one constant that remains is providing food for those in need. To help meet that need Boy Scouts of America has kept their Scouting For Food tradition alive and this year has received many more bags of groceries than in the past.

“We have done way better than expected,” said Joey Ball, den leader for Pack 310 out of Lincoln Elementary School.

The boys and girls of Boy Scouts 310 joined Scout troops from across Crescenta Valley and areas in Glendale to continue their Scouting For Food. The members left empty bags and flyer information at houses on Nov. 7 and on Nov. 14 began picking up the filled bags. Normally they have the filled bags dropped off at the parking lot of American Legion Post 288 but due to COVID-19 the leaders felt it was better to bring the food directly to the La Crescenta Baptist Church where it was donated to Sue’s Garden.

Packmaster Jeremy Moreau was impressed by how generous the community had been, even though many felt financial hardship during these times.

“We found there were more houses [that participated] and more food donated,” he said.

The food will be distributed to Sue’s Garden and the Bailey Center in Tujunga. Troops that participated were, in addition to 310, Troop 288 and the Venture Crew 288.