Elks Lodge Donates Nearly $15,000 for Student Winter Clothing in Missoula
The Missoula "Hell Gate" Elks Lodge #383 has partnered with Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) to provide warm winter clothing for students. The lodge donated nearly $15,000 to help community liaisons purchase essential items like coats, boots, and hats, ensuring…
Missoula, MT, November 5, 2026 — The Missoula “Hell Gate” Elks Lodge #383 has established a partnership with Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) aimed at outfitting students with essential warm winter clothing. The initiative seeks to ensure that students have the necessary apparel to stay comfortable and focused on their education throughout the colder months.
Through this collaboration, the Elks Lodge has committed a significant donation of nearly $15,000. These funds are designated for the purchase of critical winter items, including coats, boots, and hats. The procurement and distribution of these items will be managed by community liaisons within MCPS.
The primary objective of the program is to provide students with the means to remain warm, thereby removing a potential barrier to their academic engagement. By ensuring students are adequately dressed for winter weather, the partnership intends to support their ability to concentrate on learning.
Details regarding the specific timeline for the distribution of clothing or the number of students expected to benefit were not provided in the summary. The exact breakdown of how the funds will be allocated across different schools or grade levels within the district also remains unspecified.
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