Perry Lodge No. 415 Donates $750 to God’s Storehouse

Kansas Masonic Foundation Supports Local Kansas Masonic Lodge With Food Pantry Donation

Perry, Kansas (August 21, 2026)—The Kansas Masonic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities, has partnered with Perry Lodge No. 415 to donate $750 to God’s Storehouse, a local food bank providing assistance for those who need additional help meeting their basic needs. 

Founded in 1917, Perry Lodge No. 415 is a Kansas Masonic lodge dedicated to Freemasonry, the oldest surviving fraternal organization in the world. The lodge has 58 active members and supports various local causes, including hosting a pancake feed for the Perry Fall Festival, participating in Perry PRIDE, providing scholarships to local students, assisting with the Kansas Masonic Essay Contest, and supporting the Exemplary Teacher and Student Awards program. In addition to these charitable organizations, Perry Lodge No. 415 recently donated $750 to the Lecompton United Methodist Church Food Bank.

“We have supported this food bank for over 20 years,” said Perry Lodge No. 415 Secretary Gerald Collie. “The food bank is part of the Harvester Food Network, which leverages its buying power to purchase foodstuffs at the lowest price. The Network also receives food donations, which it then passes along to the local food banks.”

Continuing with their support of the local community, the Brothers at Perry Lodge No. 415 have teamed up with the Kansas Masonic Foundation to provide a monetary donation of $750 to God’s Storehouse. This year’s donated funds will be used to purchase additional food items to be given to local community members in need of assistance. A formal donation announcement will be made on September 26, 2026, at God’s Storehouse in Meriden, Kansas. 

About the Kansas Masonic Foundation:
As the philanthropic arm of Kansas Masons, the Kansas Masonic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities and supporting fellow Masons and their families. Since its inception, the foundation has invested more than $50 million in Kansas communities and individuals through funding academic, scientific, and charitable endeavors. For additional information about the Kansas Masonic Foundation and to get involved, please click here.

About the Grand Lodge of Kansas:
The Grand Lodge of Kansas is the governing body of Freemasonry in Kansas, established on March 17, 1856, five years prior to Kansas’ statehood. Freemasonry is the oldest, largest, and most widely recognized fraternal organization in the world. Freemasons are men, aged 18 and over, of good character who strive to improve themselves and make the world a better place. Kansas Freemasonry encompasses nearly 11,000 Kansas Masons and 170 Lodges across the state. For more information, please visit kansasmason.org.