Here are the latest donors to the Charlotte Observer’s Empty Stocking Fund

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The Charlotte Observer has sponsored the Empty Stocking Fund since about 1920. All of the money that people contribute goes to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Bureau, which buys toys, food, clothing and gift cards for families.

Here are the latest donors for this year’s campaign:

On behalf of, Amount

Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation, $1,000

Cynthia Barnes, $300

Elizabeth Swenson, $300, In memory of Betty Jane Lunsford Overcash (1/14/31 - 9/27/21)

Gaye and Ted Smith, $200

Joan Miller, $50

Judith Ranson, $250

Karen Feezor, $30

Kristin Manzano, $100

Michael Peterson, $500

Pamela Rhynes, $50, In honor of the Shooting Stars small group

S. L. Strawn, $250

Shepherd Poole and Robert McMillan, $100, In memory of Donald S. McMillan (Maxie)

Tom Maddox, $150

Today’s Total $3,280

YTD Total $59,201

How to donate

To donate online: EmptyStockingFundCLT.org. To donate by mail, send checks to: The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, P.O. Box 31128, Charlotte, NC 28231. Make checks payable to The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte and write “Empty Stocking Fund” in the memo line.