The purpose of the fund is to assist local people who cannot be reached by other charities or need more aid than those charities can provide. All recipients have been referred to the Empty Stocking Fund by area agencies.
The Empty Stocking fund-raising campaign is held during the holidays, but the money collected is not used for toys or gifts, and readers may donate throughout the year.
Donors will be listed on this page and in every Sunday's Banner-Herald.
To donate:
Last year, readers gave $48,051.46 to the Empty Stocking Fund, which collects money to aid individuals whose needs exceed what local charities can provide.
• To donate online, click here.
• Send checks payable to the Athens Banner-Herald Empty Stocking Fund to the Athens Banner-Herald at P.O. Box 912, Athens, GA 30603.
• Credit card donations may be made by calling the Athens Banner-Herald at (706) 549-0123 and asking for the Empty Stocking Fund.
