SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Springfield Elks Lodge is preparing to host its annual Christmas food distribution program.

On Saturday, December 20, the Elks Lodge will host the Eddy Fisher Memorial Christmas Food Basket Program to provide food for needy families.

Members will pack and deliver food baskets to about 100 families.

The Elks Lodge has partnered with Humphries Market to purchase food with funds raised by members of Springfield Elks Lodge #158.

“Our members have been extremely generous this year as always and will donate their time as we fill and deliver this food to our community” said Ali Mikles, chair of the event. “Any additional funds raised over our food basket costs will be donated to local charities."

The Elks, a nationwide fraternal and charitable organization, has

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