Ohio River Valley Elks #231 Supports Local Veterans

Ohio River Valley Elks #231 received a Freedom Grant from the Elks National Foundation.  They contacted ten nursing homes and got sizes of their veterans.  They then purchased henley shirts, fleece pants and hoodies for all 75 of them. 

They also received socks (donated by Sam's Club), purchased slipper socks, hats, afghans, and  cookies. 

The lodge also contacted local schools and our Belmont County Retired Teachers who donated generous amounts hygiene items. 

Every veteran received an extra large bags of shampoo, body wash, razors and shaving cream, candy, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, puzzle books, pencils, tissues, and so much more!

Eight teams of Elks' members delivered all of the bags!