Palmetto Elks Lodge #2449 donated its $2,500 Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant Aug. 3 to Manatee Veterans Services. The grant will benefit local veterans and will be used to help veterans experiencing homelessness with food and other needed services. Pictured are Ed Benedict, grant coordinator; Sandy Mooney, Exalted Ruler; and Don Courtney of Manatee Veterans Services.