Scott, PA National Guard donate 1,200 lbs. of food after Norwegian Ruck

Rep. Greg Scott April 17, 2026 | 2:19 PM

NORRISTOWN, April 17 – State Rep. Greg Scott and 50 of his fellow National Guardsmen this week donated 1,200 pounds of food products that had been carried on their backs during a long-distance endurance race known as the Norwegian Ruck.

Norwegian Ruck events invite members of the National Guard to test their endurance by racing one another over a long distance, while carrying rucksacks weighing at least 24 pounds. Soldiers who complete the event earn a badge to add to their uniform. Last weekend’s race covered 18.6 miles of the Schuylkill River Trail.

“Rather than carry our typical gear in our rucksacks, we decided to fill them with nonperishable food items that could then be donated to community food pantries,” said Scott.

The event was organized by the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion’s Delta Company, of which Scott is a member. The food was donated to Norristown’s Patrician Society and a local homeless shelter. Norristown’s fire department was on hand at the end of the race and during the donation drop off to help move the large quantity of food.

“The race was a great opportunity to build camaraderie within our unit, test our individual endurance, and give back to the community all at once,” said Scott. “Why not use a little healthy competition to support the health of our neighbors?”