This styrofoam-free fish fry raises money for the Boy Scouts
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The fish fries at St. Pius X raise money for camping trips for the Boy Scouts. Photo: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios
The Boy Scouts are doing a little something different this year with their Lenten fish fries at St. Pius X in Lake Vista: raising awareness about styrofoam pollution.
Why matters: It feels good when your food choices benefit more than your belly.
The big picture: Troop 100 is using compostable take-out boxes for its Friday dinners, says scout leader Theresa Truxillo.
- The fifth through 11th graders are using the proceeds from the fish fries to go camping so it made sense to be more eco-friendly, she said.
On the menu: Fish fry plate ($15) with salad, mac & cheese and bread.
- Nachos, pizza slices, desserts, drinks and adult beverages are for sale too.
The vibe: You can go through the drive-thru or walk in and eat in the cafeteria.
- I walked in and had fun talking with school families while I waited in line.
If you go: St. Pius' last fish fry of the season is March 8. It's from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Cards and Venmo are accepted, but the cash line moves the fastest.
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