Carloads of clothing, electronics, books, dishes and more turned into approximately $47,000 in donations back to community organizations in 2021.The Elgin Evening Lions Club made contributions to more than two dozen local organizations last year – including food pantries, arts organizations, youth-focused groups and more – through the proceeds generated from the Elgin Evening Lions Club Thrift Store.Staff and volunteers at the thrift store accept donations during regular business hours Monday through Saturday, and throughout the week rotate new items onto shelves to keep fresh inventory flowing through.The thrift store served more than 2,300 customers last year, but many come ...