Francis Dombrowski, a sophomore at Loyalsock Township High School and a member of Boy Scout Troop 38B in Williamsport, recently completed his Eagle Scout project — a significant milestone in Scouting that requires leadership, planning, and service to the community.

An Eagle Scout project is the capstone achievement for Scouts, designed to demonstrate leadership while benefiting a local organization.

For Francis, the beneficiary was The Newberry Church of Christ in Williamsport, where he is an active member. His project involved building a new produce stand to provide free, fresh produce to the local community.

Over the past six months, Francis worked closely with the church to determine their needs and coordinated every aspect of the project — from design and construction to securing materials. He successfully solicited donations from several local businesses, including Fink’s Paint, Ettinger’s Landscaping, Barr’s Ace Hardware, Logue Industries Inc., Lezzer Lumber, Your Building Centers, Schon’s Brothers Hardware, Weis, Pudgie’s Pizza, Joe’s Pizza, Mid-State Beverage, and donations from members of The Newberry Church of Christ.

Francis has been involved in Scouting for more than 10 years, starting as a Cub Scout and continuing through Boy Scouts. Known for his giving nature, he chose this project because of his desire to help those in need. “I felt like The Newberry Church of Christ deserved a new stand to better serve the community,” Francis said.

The Newberry Church of Christ expressed gratitude and excitement for the new stand, which will serve as a sturdy, welcoming place for donated produce. Thanks to Francis’s leadership and dedication, the community will have easier access to fresh food for years to come. The stand serves as a community drop-off point, where anyone wishing to share fresh produce can stop by and contribute at any time.