Jacksonville Lodge held its first Veteran Health and Wellness Fair Feb. 17, using the Elks National Veterans Service Commission Freedom Grant. Seven organizations were present to share information about how they can help veterans obtain benefits. The lodge supplied goody bags for 142 veterans, both to those in attendance and those who could not attend but were given a bag by a veterans organization.
The bags, pictured, included personal hygiene items such as an oral thermometer, travel manicure and first aid set, toothbrush and toothpaste, lip balm, hand sanitizer, and healthy snacks.