The Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 presented a check for $3,500 to the Greene County Christian ARC (food pantry) on Feb. 24. The Elks Beacon grant is part of the Jefferson Elks commitment to helping provide meals and assistance to those less fortunate in our community.

Pictured (from left) are Elks officers Les Fister, Bill Allen, ARC director Shirley Haupert, and Elks officers John Russell and Mike Goodwin.

The Jefferson Elks Lodge also presented a check for $3,500 to Congregate Meals, also to help provide meals and assistance to the community. Pictured (from left) are congregate meals staff Rachel Reece, Linda Ross, and Tammy Smith, with Elks officers Les Fister, Bill Allen, Mike Goodwin, and John Russell.