Elks Lodge fights hunger with Food Pantry gift

Mar 31, 2022

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Elks Lodge fights hunger with Food Pantry Gift

Gunnison Country Times
03/31/2022

Gunnison Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Janine Garnes presented checks totaling $5,500 to the Gunnison Country Food Pantry. The gift was made possible through the Beacon Grant and the Spotlight Grant, which are funded by the Elks’ National Foundation.

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