Story and photos submitted by Richard Strauss
Each year, the Monsignor Meaney Knights of Columbus Council 9042, Elbridge, conducts a Golf Tournament at the Pearl Lakes Golf Course in Skaneateles to benefit the Jordan-Elbridge and Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantries. As prices increase at alarming rates, families are stretched to make ends meet. The local food pantries are challenged to provide the extra assistance weekly.
This year’s golf tournament was able to raise over $3,500 in cash and provisions shared by the two food pantries. This modest tournament has enabled the Elbridge Council to disburse over $65,000 in cash and provisions for the two food pantries since its inception in 2006.
The men’s winners were Jonathan, Jayse, Joe, and Jake Inman, representing three generations. The mixed winners were members of the Major family – Pat, Brenda, Bill, and Mason. Of course, the real winners are the distressed families who benefit from these local food pantries.
Each donation of non-perishable food items and financial support is greatly appreciated. To make a donation, contact the Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry at 315-685-0427 and the Jordan-Elbridge Ecumenical Food Pantry at 315-689-6240 ext. 115.
