Massapequa Elks Receive a Gratitude Grant

The Massapequa Elks Lodge was recipient of a $3,000 gratitude grant, allocated towards purchasing essential non-food items for local community outreaches. Purchased items included diapers, baby wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, dish detergent, cleaning wipes, tilex, laundry detergent, paper towels, napkins, and toilet paper. Nancy Mackey Parente, Eileen Jackson, and Margaret Motis facilitated procurement and delivery to Saint Francis de Chantal, Wantagh; Saint Martin, Amityville; Our Lady of Lourdes, Massapequa Park; Our Lady of Assumption, Copiague; and Saint Rose of Lima, Massapequa. This outreach assisted 705 families, comprising 2,890 individuals. The generosity of the Elks was met with profound gratitude from each outreach organization, emphasizing the considerable demand for these essential items.
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