05/17/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ash Grove Masonic Lodge #100, in partnership with the Masonic Home of Missouri, awards $3,000 to Walnut Grove R‑V School District and $1,500 to Everton R‑III Schools to eliminate unpaid lunch debt
Ash Grove, MO – May 15, 2026 – Ash Grove Masonic Lodge #100 is pleased to announce the awarding of a $3,000 grant to Walnut Grove R‑V School District and a $1,500 grant to Everton R‑III Schools to help eliminate outstanding student lunch debt. These contributions were made possible through the Masonic Home of Missouri’s Matching Funds Program, which partners with local lodges to support meaningful community needs.
The funds will directly pay down unpaid lunch balances, allowing both districts to redirect budgeted resources toward educational programs, classroom needs, and student support services.
“At Ash Grove Masonic Lodge #100, we believe that investing in our local students is one of the most impactful ways to strengthen our community,” said Dale Lovelace, Master of Ash Grove Masonic Lodge #100. “We are proud to stand beside Walnut Grove and Everton Schools and help ensure that no child’s access to a nutritious meal becomes a financial burden on their family or their district.”
Administrators from both districts expressed sincere appreciation, noting that the relief of lunch debt removes a quiet but persistent strain on school resources and helps ensure every student is treated with dignity.
About Ash Grove Masonic Lodge #100
Chartered on October 19, 1899, Ash Grove Masonic Lodge #100 is a longstanding fraternal organization dedicated to making good men better and improving the communities we serve. The Lodge hosts several annual fundraising events—including the Sparks in the Park fireworks show, a community car show, a golf tournament, and other charitable initiatives—to support local families, schools, and civic programs.
About the Masonic Home of Missouri
The Masonic Home of Missouri partners with Lodges and Chapters across the state to provide charitable assistance to eligible Missouri Master Masons, their wives, widows, and female members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Through its Matching Funds Program, the Masonic Home amplifies local charitable efforts to create a broader statewide impact.
Media Contact:
Dale Lovelace
Master, Ash Grove Masonic Lodge #100
[email protected]
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