BROOKINGS – Jim Winterboer of the financial-services firm Edward Jones believes that to truly become a part of a community, one must invest in that community.
By investing, Winterboer is one of 15 Edward Jones financial advisers sponsoring the Scouting For Food event by the Scouts BSA, Boy Scouts of America organization for the Sioux Council.
Winterboer’s enthusiasm is an extension of the firm’s commitment to community service. Edward Jones not only encourages its financial advisors to become involved in their local communities, it also invites them to participate in national service projects and backs that participation with funds to help those in need.
The Scouting for Food event started the week of Oct. 19, 2020 and continues throughout the month.
Scouts will deliver door hangers with instructions to donate funds online to help local food banks supply their shelves for the upcoming holiday season.
In previous years, food items have been donated, but with the coronavirus pandemic happening, most food banks prefer to do their own purchasing of food items.
