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With each fundraiser breakfast it hosts, the Winchester Elks Lodge #2816 fraternal organization—located at 255 Shoppers Drive—supports another local cause. 

Doing so on Saturday, Jan. 4th, would be no different. 

The Elks Lodge’s buffet-style breakfast, which took place from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., helped raise funds for Clark County Community Services. 

CCCS, located at 30 Taylor Avenue, is – according to its website at https://www.clarkcountycommunityservices.org – “the primary source for aid for families in the crisis in the Winchester/Clark County area. This includes seniors, low-income families, and others needing clothing, housing, food, or utility assistance.”

“We just choose charities that we know need the money and are appreciative of the money…today’s turnout has been [excellent],” said Vickie Hall, a member of the Elks Lodge. “We just want to keep our money in Clark County, being that we are in Clark County and we just love our community,” 

As Hall was positioned at the entrance of the Elks Lodge, collecting the $12 fee for entering the all-you-can-eat breakfast, a steady flow of citizens from Winchester poured in. 

As is often the case, they were treated to an assortment of food options, including biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, and—certainly not to be forgotten—pancakes. 

A number of Elks Lodge members, including Danny Hunt, started making the breakfast by 5:30 a.m. 

“I think it’s great. We do a lot of donations and [more] to [Clark County Community Services] to help,” Hunt said. “The biggest thing is to give back to the community and see people come down and support what we’re trying to do.” 

While diners continued to come and go, volunteers asked if they would like a number of drink options – including milk, orange juice, coffee, and – for a slightly extra fee – soft drinks. 

Audi Castle was one of many residents present to support both the Elks Lodge and Clark County Community Services. 

“I’m happy to help support [Clark County Community Services] and all that they do for the community,” she said. 

Hall concluded by crediting those working behind the scenes for making the day a success. 

“The kitchen has done a fabulous job,” she said. “I don’t think we’ve run out of a single thing!”