04/01/2025
Thanks to member ENF donations, the lodge recently received 3 different Elks National Foundation Community Investment Program grants totaling $8,500 to help with food insecurity and basic human needs in Jackson County. Some items on the list below were purchased with most of the grant money. Member and community assistance with donations is part of the grants and is greatly appreciated.
Help the Seymour Elks Lodge #462 collect the following new items for little free food pantries, The Alley Kitchen, Anchor House, Blessings in a Backpack, and Community Provisions by Wednesday, April 2:
· Food (non-perishable)
· Toiletry items-travel-size or full-size (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, combs, brushes, tooth brushes, toothpaste)
· Feminine hygiene products
· Facial tissues
· Soap (bar, dish, laundry, or liquid)
· Twin size fitted sheets (Anchor House)
· Packaged underwear for all ages (The Alley Kitchen)
· Twin- or full-size blankets (Anchor House & The Alley Kitchen)
· Socks for all ages (The Alley Kitchen)
· Bleach (Anchor House)
· Batteries (AAA or 9 volt) (Anchor House)
· Towels & washcloths, paper towels (Anchor House)
· Cough drops & cold medicine (Anchor House)
Donations may be dropped off Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 9 pm in the barrel at the Seymour Elks Lodge/Brewskies Downtown, 117 E. Second St. in Seymour before Wednesday, April 2. Monetary donations should go directly to the local organizations.
Donations may also be given anytime directly to:
· Free food pantries in Jackson County 24/7-see list on Healthy Jackson County page: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=945547157786119&set=pb.100069925304246.-2207520000
· The Alley Kitchen in First Baptist Church kitchen Tues/Thurs/Fri 2-6 pm
· Anchor House East Shelter at 326 Dupont Dr. (behind German American Bank) Mon-Fri 9 am to 5 pm
· Community Provisions at 107 Bruce St. on Tuesdays 10 am to 1:50 pm at Carter St door.
· Blessings in a Backpack-mail monetary donations to 6100 Dutchmans Lane Suite 603, Louisville, KY, 40205. Put Jackson Co IN in the memo line or contact Pam Kindel ([email protected]).
Anyone with questions can contact Lodge Treasurer Julia Aker at 812-216-2109.