Programs and Services

The San Francisco Bay Area Council provides a number of programs and services for Scouts and Scouters in addition to Camping and Training programs.

Good Turn For America

Good Turn Good Turn for America is a national call to service by the Boy Scouts of America that will help provide adequate food and shelter and to develop good health habits in our nation. To address these issues, we are collaborating with some of the most respected service organizations working in each of these areas. These lead organizations, and thousands of other local groups, will work to provide volunteer opportunities for youth and adults to fight hunger, provide shelter, and teach the habits of healthy living.
Good Turn - National Website

Scouting For Food

Scouting for Food is the largest community service food drive in the Bay Area involving Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Sea Scouts, and Explorers. Help make the food drive more successful by:

  • Identifying a unit coordinator.
  • Getting a copy of the Unit Guide to Scouting for Food ( SFF ) and other information at your District Roundtable or from your district executive or the council service center.
  • Going to your district's October Roundtable and sign up.
  • Participating in the SFF Door Hanger Distribution Day–Saturday, November 14, 2009
  • Participating in Scouting for Food Collection Day – Saturday, November 21, 2009
  • Recording your community service hours: Scouting for Food is a service project that helps your unit meet its goals for the Centennial Quality Unit Award. All units should report their hours served and participation through the BSA community service internet website at www.goodturnforamerica.org.
  • Making it fun. Get your dens or patrols actively involved. Use this event as opportunity to let the public know about your unit. Leave a flyer with the door hanger. Take pictures and sent them and an article to your local news paper.

If you have any questions, contact your district coordinator, your district executive, or Tim Buchen at 510-577-9207 or by email at timb@sfbac.org