Smile Drive to help Children in Need

LOCAL CHILDREN WILL RECEIVE ORAL CARE PRODUCTS FROM Boy Scout Wolf Den Pack #25 AS PART OF NATIONAL SMILE DRIVE CAMPAIGN

(Shelton, CT October 15, 2019) – Tooth decay is the most common chronic untreated disease in America, making it difficult for millions of children to eat, focus in school, and smile. One reason for the prevalence of decay is the lack of basic oral care products in many low-income homes. To raise awareness of the importance of oral health and collect oral care products for children in need, America’s ToothFairy launched its national Smile Drive campaign in 2014. Since then over two million oral care products have been distributed.

To address the problem locally, Scout Wolf Den, Pack #25 is holding a Smile Drive at Shelton Recreation Center 41 Church Street in Shelton, CT. To donate please drop off in the Smile Drive Collection Box located in the lobby of the Shelton Rec Center. The donated toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and mouth rinse will be delivered to Covenant to Care for Children for local children and youth in need.

Items Needed:

Children’s toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouth rinse and floss

“We are so grateful that caring individuals and volunteer groups across the country are helping ensure children receive the oral care products they need through the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive,” said Jill Malmgren, America’s ToothFairy Executive Director. “The participation of Scout Wolf Pack #25 will help promote healthy smiles for local children while providing youth the tools they need to prevent the pain and embarrassment associated with tooth decay.”

For more information about participating in the national Smile Drive campaign contact Robin Vann at 704-659-3851 or email programs@ncohf.org. Learn more at SmileDrive.org.

About America’s ToothFairy

As a resource provider, America’s ToothFairy increases access to oral health care by supporting nonprofit clinics and community partners delivering education, prevention and treatment services for underserved children. Since its inception in 2006, America’s ToothFairy has distributed more than $19 million in donated products, educational materials and financial grants to improve oral health outcomes for children and youth in need. For more information, visit AmericasToothFairy.org.

Boy Scout Wolves Den 4, Pack #25 , Thank you all in advance for any donations. They will be donating the collected items in December to the Covenant to Care for Children, in Hartford, CT. If you have any questions regarding our Smile Drive, please contact me at nkullberg2010@gmail.com.