Last summer, Australia experienced unprecedented historical bushfire and severe drought. The crisis affected across the border and described as uncontrolled which made the government declared a state of emergency. Those who affected by this significant condition have lost their property, valuable assets and essential supplies. Food insecurity was on the rise and progress to an extraordinary increase in demand for emergency food relief. We were able to respond quickly during this crisis. However, the crisis is far from over.

Our short project primary focus is to perform good turns and help others as part of the Scout Promise and Scout Law. Thanks to the generosity of leaders, cubs and their family donating perishable foods to help those who affected by Australian bushfire and drought crisis. On Tuesday 24th March 2020, our collection of perishable foods has been successfully delivered to Food Bank NSW & ACT warehouse at Glendenning.

Together in one month, we collected 46 kilos worth of perishable foods, consist of:

• 25 packs of instant noodle
• 1 jar laksa sauce
• 24 of 600mL spring water
• 4 boxes of organic granola
• 6 cans of soup
• 1 can of spam
• 19 of tuna cans
• 4 of tuna cans
• 3 of chicken cans
• 3 cans of beans
• 2 cans of corn
• 1 box of pasta
• 5 jars of pasta sauce
• 4 boxes of cereal
• 1 can of tomato sauce
• 1 can of sliced beetroot
• More……..

We were successfully implementing the Scout Law:

BE RESPECTFUL - by acknowledging the current crisis that happening across Australia. These events are causing great devastate an affected most community.

DO WHAT IS RIGHT - by planning sustainable partnership with Food Bank NSW & ACT and supporting the relief by delivering exactly what is needed.

BELIEVE IN MYSELF - by show significant teamwork from this experience. As Sir Robert Baden-Powell said, “When you want a thing done, ‘Don’t do it yourself’. 

We pledge to participate in making a positive impact in the world by becoming an active citizen and Messenger of Peace in our community. This project contribution was an incredible effort from Kingsford Smith Cub units. We all deserve “1, 2, 3, WOOF”