Shamong Scouts help out in various ways

Every year, Boy Scouts of America Cub Scouts and their parents weed flower beds, mulch and plant new plants at the Indian Mills Lake boat launch. It takes about 3 1/2 hours — and after it is done, it looks wonderful. People from other communities come fish at our lake and the Cubs are happy to make a difference in their community through this service. They are planning their next community service project at the boat launch the first weekend in June.

Another way Pack 47 Cub Scouts have been serving the Shamong community for the past nine years is to hold a pancake breakfast that benefits the needy families of Shamong.

In the past two years, they have gratefully received 100% donations of all supplies needed for the breakfast. All the money earned at the breakfast goes directly to the school nurses and they distribute it to needy families. We have given them cash, and some years Kohl’s gift cards in various denominations.

Over the past nine years, BSA Pack 47 has given more than $5,000 to the school to support the families.