On Dec. 11, Winter Park Elks Lodge #1830 spent $1,400 from its charity account and the Florida State Elks Association matching funds from the Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to purchase food for Christmas dinner for 30 local families in need. The food was packaged by lodge members, including (back row) Mike Citro; Michelle Yurcich; Ed Eldridge, Bingo chair; Dick Bardsley; Charlie Thomas and BJ Pinette. In the front row are Vivian Thomas, facility manager; Allison Pinette and Danica Pinette. Also purchased were 30 $30 gift cards for perishable foods. Members packed the items in large Christmas bags and delivered them to the families, who were identified by school representatives. The families were appreciative of these gifts.