Pensacola Beach Elks Lodge #497 partnered with the Veteran’s Assistance Program for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida to provide backpacks to veterans experiencing homelessness. The backpacks included toilet paper, face masks, socks, knit caps, soaps, nail clippers, various shampoos, hand sanitizers, hand towels, face cloths and more. Twelve backpacks were assembled. Pictured packing at the lodge Feb. 27 are lodge members KB Branch; Jon Bock with his wife, Debi; and Kenny Gramenz.