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Since local Knights of Columbus do not have a Fry’s or Safeway store, they will sponsor
a taco dinner this Saturday, Nov. 14, to support People with Intellectual Disabilities.
Most KofC Councils hand out Tootsie Rolls in front of grocery stores or other businesses for their PID drive, taking donations from generous passers by, according to KofC District Deputy Drew Mansager.
“Our taco dinner last year allowed us donate nearly $600 to help people with intellectual disabilities in our area. We should top that this year. Everyone in the Tri-Community is invited,” said Grand Knight Johnnie Seballos.
“We will be selling three tacos, rice and beans for $7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament hall in Mammoth. We will have take out too,” he added.
Funds from the PID drive are donated to public schools’ special education programs, St. Joseph Youth Camp and Southern Arizona Special Olympics to name a few recipients, according to Mansager.
Last year, statewide, the Knights of Columbus donated over $150 thousand to numerous organizations who help people with intellectual abilities, according to State PID Chairman,
Ken Gallagher.
“We want to do our part, even if we are a small Council,” Seballos said.
Council 5542 serves Mammoth, San Manuel and Oracle.
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