Van Wert Elks #1197 Supports Local Food Pantry

Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 recently donated $1,000 to the Trinity Friends Church for their Food Pantry. The monies are from a Spotlight Grant the lodge received from the Elks National Foundation.

From Left: Jeff Wageamon, Food Pantry Director and Mike Stanley, Lodge Elks National Foundation Chairman.

The Elks National Foundation is a perpetual trust fund established in 1928 by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.   Contributions to the Foundation are made each year by almost one million Elks and their families and friends from more than 2000 Elks Lodges across the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. 

With food prices rising and many still unemployed, there is a need now, more than ever to assist those who need a helping hand.  The Food Pantry relies on donations of monies as well as food items.  The Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm and from 4:00 pm till 5:30 pm.  It is open the 3rd Saturday from 10:00 am until noon.

Van Wert Elks Lodge is happy to be able to assist the Trinity Friends Food Pantry with this important service for our community.