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Submitted Photo Minot Elks Lodge #1089 donated 42 bags of baby supplies to the Family Readiness Program at Minot Air Force Base. Shown with some of the bags are Alyssa Poth, Family Readiness Program lead, left, and Jim Bodell, Minot Elks Exalted Ruler.

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Submitted Photo Holding a symbolic check representing the $500 donation from the Minot Elks Lodge #1089 are, from left, Monica Olson, Minot Elks Leading Knight; Mike Zimmer, Men’s Winter Refuge director, and Larry Eidsness, Minot Elks trustee.

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The Minot Elks Lodge #1089 recently donated to several local organizations, including providing 42 bags of baby supplies to the Family Readiness Program at Minot Air Force Base for base families welcoming new babies.

The Elks provided 21 bags with $1,000 in baby supplies using funds from the Elks National Foundation Freedom Grant, according to Elks information. Another 21 bags were donated through the Gratitude Grant from the Elks National Foundation. The bags contain diapers, wipes, baby wash, lotion, towel, blanket, sleeper, toothbrush, bowl and a book.

Six other area agencies/programs also benefitted from the Gratitude Grant.

The Domestic Violence Crisis Center received $500 in gas cards for its clients. Receiving $500 checks from the Minot Elks to support their programs were Mouse River Players Children’s Theatre, Men’s Winter Refuge, Mrs. Field’s Closet, Second Story and N.D. Firefighter’s Museum.