Scouts collect food for food pantry

California Pack 120 Cub Scouts collected over 300 pounds of food Saturday for the Moniteau Christian Ministries Center.
California Pack 120 Cub Scouts collected over 300 pounds of food Saturday for the Moniteau Christian Ministries Center.

Along with millions of Cub Scouts across the country, California Pack 120 participated in Scouting for Food Saturday, March 8. Using Core Values such as citizenship, compassion and cooperation, Cub Scouts collected over 300 pounds of nonperishable food. These items were then given to Moniteau Christian Ministries Center for use in future food pantry distribution. Cub Scout Pack 120 appreciates all who participated and gave generous donations.

Upcoming events include grade-level den meetings and the Pinewood Derby Saturday, March 15, beginning at 1 p.m., in the California Elementary gym. For more information call Cameron Freiner at 796-2979 or Brad Friedmeyer at (573) 338-2491.