In its ongoing support of veterans, Deep Creek Elks Lodge #2763 members Peggie Sue Dygert, who is also a member of the Charlotte County Veterans Council; Kay Neilley, PDD; and Cheryl Usowicz recently used funds from the $3,000 Elks National Foundation Freedom Grant to shop for needed items requested by residents at the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, Florida.