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Written by Debbie Brozyna

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On July 30, Ormond Beach Elks Lodge #2193 donated $6,000 from its Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant to the Jerry Doliner Food Bank, which serves those in need in Volusia and Flagler counties. The Social Service Council of the Jewish Federation maintains a well-stocked food bank for people who “fall through the cracks” of the system.

Pictured are Steve Brozyna, trustee; Michael Chandler, FSEA State President; Peggie Sue McClellan, PER, Lecturing Knight; Joseph Brozyna, PER, Exalted Ruler; Debbie Brozyna, Secretary; Sherman Burres, trustee; and Rabbi Dr. Robert Lennick, executive director.

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Written by David Valinski

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Palm Coast Elks Lodge #2709 provided several trays of refreshments to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office for the annual law enforcement memorial service held May 14 at the Sheriff’s Operations Center in Bunnell. The FCSO honored six fallen heroes who lost their lives while on duty.

Pictured are FCSO Commander George Bender, Exalted Ruler Pete Lenhertz, FCSO Chief and Elks member Mark Strobridge, and Loyal Knight Jerry DiMenna.

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Written by Frank Kuczkowski

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On April 16, Port Orange Elks Lodge members distributed bags of groceries, which were donated by Freedom Health, to local residents. Lodge members coordinated the activity and the lodge was the distribution site. The bags contained nonperishable pantry items. Freedom Health is a Medicare health care provider through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.

Pictured are Brandi Hardy, Freedom advisor; Byron Senff, Esquire; Lois Place, Exalted Ruler; Gordon Place, Leading Knight; Lou Greci, Inner Guard; Stephen West, Lecturing Knight; and Debbi Keyes, Activity Chair.

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Written by Linda Trawle

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Each week, Titusville Elks Lodge’s bingo players raise money for scholarships for three local students. On April 14, the lodge presented $1,500 scholarships to Brayden Hunt of Titusville High School, Grayce Meredith of Astronaut High School, and Jamaris White of Edgewater Junior/Senior High School. They are each pictured with Heather Heineman, Exalted Ruler.

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Titusville Elks Lodge #2113 donated $2,000 from its Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant to the Children's Hunger Project March 3. This project helps elementary students in need by providing them with food to take home for weekends and during school breaks. Their goal is to ensure that children have access to basic nutrition when they may not have access to school meals.

Pictured are Cheryl Cominsky, Children's Hunger Project executive director, and Pete DeMonte, Exalted Ruler.