As food insecurity continues to affect families across the country, local Girl Scouts are taking action to support their communities this holiday season.

Local troops across Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council’s 61-county service region are participating in food drives, stocking community Blessing Boxes and supporting local food pantries.

In Lincoln County, Troop 10650 led a communitywide “Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat” service project, collecting nonperishable food items for the West Hamlin Elementary School pantry.

The effort was part of the troop’s celebration of the birthday of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts, and aimed to ensure local students have consistent access to nutritious meals.

In Barbour County, Girl Scout Troop 10616 has contributed to multiple food support projects this season. Their first stop was Wright Funeral Home and Crematory, where the girls packed Thanksgiving food boxes for families in need. County Commissioner Jed Schola and his wife, Misty, donated additional food items to support the initiative.

The troop then visited Heart and Hand House Inc., where each Girl Scout donated her own box of holiday food. Together, they helped prepare Christmas food boxes for local families who signed up for seasonal assistance.

“These girls are showing what leadership looks like,” said Beth Casey, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council. “They see the challenges families are facing and want to be part of the solution.”

Girl Scouts of the USA reports a surge in community service projects focused on hunger relief nationwide. Girl Scouts across the country are partnering with food banks, hosting donation drives and supporting pantries as families prepare for the holidays.

Community members are encouraged to contact Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council at 304-345-7722 or customercare@bdgsc.org to learn how they can support Girl Scouts in changing the world.

To learn more about Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, visit girlscouts.info/Join.