Trumbull County Girl Scout adds pantry box to Lordstown Fire Station

A Trumbull County Girl Scout has completed a project, aiming to receive her Gold Award.

The Gold Award, according to Girl Scout Sophia Dye, is awarded to juniors or seniors who complete a project that helps a community in need.

Examples given by Dye were projects such as a bee box, a wildlife project or, as Dye has completed, a food box.

"I know a lot of people that can't afford food with all the pricing and stuff nowadays, so I figured I would help out the community that I grew up in," said Dye.

The box includes non-perishable foods, canned goods, pastas, juices and much more.

In addition to non-perishable goods, the box also contains hygiene products such as razors, socks, toothbrushes and more.

Dye told 21 News that some items are in higher demand at the pantry box if one chooses to donate.

"Juices, I know people really enjoy coming and finding - anything that is already a meal, like Rice-a-roni, Beef-a-roni, things like that," said Dye.

The pantry box can be found at the Lordstown Fire Department Station, located at 1595 Salt Springs Road in Lordstown.

Members of the community can either pick up or drop off goods at the pantry box at any time of day.

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