LIBERTY – Over the weekend, the Liberty Elks Lodge #1545 donated 24 backpacks to the Warming Center in Liberty, NY. They were purchased with a $350 Gratitude grant for the homeless individuals who stay inside of the church from 8pm - 8am. Each backpack contains a fleece throw, a warm hat, a pair of socks and gloves, a rain poncho, hand warmers, a mylar thermal emergency blanket and personal hygiene items.