Hunterdon County Commissioner Director Jeff Kuhl joins for grant award presentation at the Flemington Elks Lodge
RARITAN TOWNSHIP, NJ (Hunterdon County) – Hunterdon County Commissioner Director Jeff Kuhl along with the Mayor of Raritan Township Scott Sipos Wednesday attended a grant award ceremony at the Flemington Elks Lodge #1928.
The recipients of grant funds were all local non-profits: the Flemington Food Pantry, America’s Grow-a-Row, and the Harvest Family Success Center of Flemington.
“It is an honor to be here this evening to express my gratitude on behalf of the entire Board, and to recognize the hard work and dedication of these local non-profits for the work they do in our community. It is through the contributions and collective efforts of these organizations, their volunteers, and the community members that our residents have increased access to healthy and nutritious foods,” Kuhl said.
A grant in the amount of $4,000 was awarded to the Flemington Food Pantry, through the Beacon Grant, as part of the Elks National Foundation Community Investments Program. The Flemington Food Pantry in Hunterdon County helps to supplement groceries to an estimated 5,000 residents in the community and relies on the generosity of monetary donations and groceries to fund over 80% of the pantry’s income.
Grant monies from the Elk’s Spotlight Grant National Foundation, in the amount of $1,000 was awarded individually to America’s Grow-a-Row and Harvest Family Success Center.
America’s Grow-a-Row donates 10 million servings, equivalent to 2.5 million pounds of farm fresh produce annually to residents in need. The Harvest Family Success Center currently serves over 750 area families in need each year, and through the “Veggiepalooza” program distributes healthy produce to low-income seniors and families.
The Flemington Elks Lodge is a fraternal order of 305 members locally and 800,000 members nationwide and boasts a nearly 153-year history. They are known for their generous charitable foundations that each year give millions in scholarships, an inspiration to youth, a friend to veterans and more.
