Chillicothe Elks Spreads Holiday Cheer to Local Veterans

Chillicothe Elks Lodge #52 delivered Christmas dinner consisting of ham, noodles, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls and pumpkin pie to 62 veterans living in 6 veteran group homes located in Ross and surrounding counties. 

Individual Christmas treat bags were delivered to the 62 veteran group home residents as well as the 35 veterans residing in the Alzheimer unit at the Chillicothe VA Medical Facility.  The VA treat bags contained salty and sweet snacks, candy, beef jerky and puzzle books. 

The group home treat bags contained the same treats as well as McDonald’s gift cards.  The Christmas dinners and treat bags were assembled by members of Chillicothe Elks Lodge #52 and purchased with part of a $2,500 Freedom Grant from the Elks National Foundation.