March - $200 was granted to the Samoset Council of Boy Scouts of America towards this April's Scouting for Food project. Each year, Scouts distribute informational door hangers throughout their community, asking residents to leave non-perishable food items out for Scout pick-up the next weekend. That food is then donated to local food pantries. The STAR Foundation grant helped to offset the printing costs of the door hangers needed to complete the service project. From the Scouts: Our Tomahawk Scouts completed a very successful Scouting for Food Program on April 13 and 20.  They collected 110 bags of groceries, estimated…

March - The STAR Foundation gave $3,000 to the Knight Owls for maintenance and investment in existing and new equipment for grooming trails. The lack of snow over the 2023-24 season showed just how important snowmobile tourism is for our local businesses and organizations, and the efforts of local snowmobile clubs keep our area an attractive destination for snowmobilers.

March - For 2024, the STAR Foundation awarded $2,500 to Our Sister's House to help restock their pantry with needed food and supplies. Our Sister's House in Tomahawk is a non-profit, temporary homeless shelter for men, women, and children that provides a safe temporary residence as well as help for families and individuals to develop a sound future and transition into self-sufficiency.