The Bethlehem Masonic Lodge 35 AF & AM of Augusta recently donated $1,000 to Angel Food Pantry of South Parish Congregational Church UCC.

In attendance were Lodge Master Bob Stratton and Pastor Nathan Richards.

For every dollar donated the food pantry can help local people in need. Masonry is an organization that strongly believes in charity and donates to various charitable organizations in the Augusta area, according to a news release from the church.