Elks Lodge extends helping hand to local food ministry

Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 continued its mission of assisting the community on Saturday, Aug. 23, with a hefty donation to the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church food ministry.  Lodge Grant Coordinator Lori Watson, Past District Deputy Donald Watson, and Exalted Ruler Cathy Davis met with Gary Watson, the founder of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Ministry, and his team of volunteers to present a $6,000 check from the Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant. The food ministry’s mission and purpose is to provide food to families in need in the area. It started with Gary Watson giving food out of the back of his truck, and has progressed to having