Throughout February, Green Cove Springs Lodge held a Comfort Campaign to collect new stuffed animals. Volunteers then individually wrapped each stuffed animal to keep them clean and organized. Thanks to the generosity of members and guests, the lodge presented 217 stuffed animals to the Green Cove Springs Police Department and Clay County Sheriff's Office. The officers keep these stuffed animals in their vehicles to offer comfort to the children they encounter on their calls. Law enforcement officers from each agency were guests of the lodge for dinner March 4, where they were presented with the toys.
Pictured are Patsy Weston, member; Emily Hughson, volunteer; Deputy Jenkins; Deputy Casper; Officer Rulon; Sergeant Perry; Chief Clark; and Tracy Carroll, PER.
Also pictured are lodge members and volunteers packing the stuffed animals and Sergeant Perry and Officer Rulon loading their vehicles with the stuffed animals.