Elks Lodge #2771 in Texarkana, Texas, celebrated Father’s Day with a barbecue, supporting local veterans and their families. The lodge has a long history of giving back to the community, with a goal of raising $75,000 this year to support local veterans and their families.
Supporting Local Veterans
The Texas Elks Lodge offers a dinner every Wednesday night, with all proceeds going directly to the veterans’ funds. The lodge also hosts a steak night every Friday, starting at 6 p.m., and a Vets Breakfast on the third Saturday of every month. All veterans and first responders are invited to a free full meal breakfast, while others are welcome to eat for a donation of $5.
According to Exalted Leader Brian Nicholson, the lodge provides a range of services to support local veterans, including welcome home kits for new veterans in the area, which include essentials such as furniture and food. The lodge also hosts events, such as the annual Wagons for Veterans fundraiser, which benefits needy and disabled veterans and their families.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.