Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Lourdes Council 11809 in Sun City West collected 5,084 pounds of food and $2,155 in cash donations to support the Valley View Community Food Bank. According to Grand Knight Jacob Kluch, the fundraiser was a huge success, donating to the Valley View Community Food Bank when the need for donations and support are so great.

Thank you to our generous volunteers:

  • Jim Michel, Deven Michel,  Ken Blick
  • Jake Kluch, Mike Hug, Fr. Bill Fournier
  • Bob Conen, Ed & Kerrie Johnson, Mike & Sue Ward
  • Dave Porta, Richard Benjamin, Walter Kelm
  • Dave Lora, Tom Scott, Joe Shanks
  • Ed Kubala, Bill Gronke, Mary Gronke
  • Bob Gusich, Dennis Hirth, John Melcarek
  • Larry & Elsie Loseke

With more than 1.9 million members, the Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic lay organization. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities to serve the Catholic Church, the community, families, and young people. In 2022, the Knights of Columbus at all levels of the organization raised and distributed $153 million to charity and rendered 47 million hours of volunteer service.