From Lil with Love
Each fall, Girl Scout Lil from Troop 1209 brings joy and hope to her community with her inspiring initiative, "From Lil with Love." Launched during the pandemic as a lesson in compassion from her parents, this heartwarming project set a donation box at the end of their driveway, inviting neighbors and friends to contribute food items for those in need.
Their neighbors, friends, and community have been incredibly generous, leading to the collection and donation of an astounding 4,600 pounds of food and $500 to various food pantries. In 2025 alone, From Lil with Love contributed over 1,000 pounds of food to local food pantries. While she started this initiative before becoming a Girl Scout, Lil believes it aligns with the Girl Scout Law, emphasizing traits such as being friendly, helpful, considerate, and caring.
For Lil, the most rewarding part is knowing that these efforts make a tangible difference in the lives of others and directly help people in need.
