FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3/23/23
Alamo Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America Distributes over $95,000
Worth of Popcorn to Local Military Organizations
San Antonio, TX – The Alamo Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is pleased to announce that it has distributed more than $95,000 worth of popcorn products to local heroes and military organizations including the USO and Fisher House. The Pecatonica River popcorn products were generously donated by patrons during the BSA’s annual popcorn sale, which raises funds for various scouting activities.
The BSA’s popcorn sale is an annual fundraising event that enables Scouts of all ages to raise support for their units, summer camp, equipment and supplies, and fees. Each year, patrons have the option to donate their purchases to military and community heroes, and with their help and the support of our popcorn vendor, Pecatonica River, the BSA was able to provide a significant amount of support to the men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving others.
Scouts are proud to have a long history of supporting military personnel, and this year’s distribution is a testament to the commitment of our local community in sharing that support with those who need it most. The USO and Fisher House are both well-known military organizations that provide valuable services and resources to military families and veterans.
The Fisher House is a residential facility that offers a comfortable, supportive environment for military families to stay while their veterans receive care in VA hospitals. The USO, on the other hand, offers various services and programs that aim to uplift and support the morale and welfare of service members and their families. Both organizations are vital to the well-being of military personnel, and the Alamo Area Council is honored to be able to contribute to their efforts.
The Boy Scouts of America is grateful to everyone who donated to this year’s popcorn sale, and would like to thank the USO and Fisher House for their continued dedication to supporting our military families and veterans.
Photos are available below, or you can visit our Flickr account at https://www.flickr.com/photos/alamoareabsa/albums/72177720306887032
Video clips of the distribution at https://youtu.be/Ym31lYJzeC4
Contact:
Jennifer Arntson, Publicist
Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, Inc
(210) 394-9915
Jennifer.Arntson@Scouting.org
About Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, Inc.: Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the Alamo Area Council serves a 13-county area imparting the Scouting program to over 16,000 youth and 2,400 volunteer adults in South Texas. The Boy Scouts of America continue to prepare young people for life by providing the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, utilizing outdoor activity, citizenship, and fitness. The Alamo Area Council manages over 1,500 acres of outdoor adventure for boys and girls from 5-20 years of age at three premier camps – Bear Creek Scout Reservation, Mays Family Scout Ranch, and McGimsey Scout Park. Learn more at www.AlamoAreaBSA.org.
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