Credit: Empty Stocking Fund
Credit: Empty Stocking Fund
The Savannah Morning News Empty Stocking Fund has assisted local residents in need since 1971. Funds raised through the Empty Stocking campaign are used to help families struggling with unemployment, medical expenses, domestic upheaval or other situations that have sapped their finances. We partner with the United Way of the Coastal Empire, the Salvation Army and the Savannah Community Foundation in this initiative.
The 2020 Empty Stocking Fund campaign collected more than $60,000 and once again ensured that local children, especially those whose families are enduring hardships and tragedies, woke up Christmas morning to find a gift with his or her name on it.
Starting Thanksgiving Day and running through Christmas, the Savannah Morning News will publish stories about qualifying families. The names of families, and some of the characteristics that might identify them, have been changed to protect their privacy.
As donations come in, contributions will be acknowledged daily and can be listed in the name of the donor, a loved one or anonymously.
How to give to the Empty Stocking Fund
If you would like to donate, please go to savannahnow.com/lifestyle and click on the story headlined "2021 Empty Stocking Fund: How to donate, receive funds" or mail a check payable to SCF - Empty Stocking Fund and send to 2225 Norwood Avenue, Suite B, Savannah, Georgia 31406.
To donate, please send checks made payable toSCF – Empty Stocking Fund, 2225 Norwood Avenue, Suite B, Savannah, Georgia 31406.
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How to apply
Individuals can apply online through Nov. 27 by visiting saangeltree.org and filling out an eligibility questionnaire.
How do you receive funds?
The Salvation Army verifies the information and sends qualified applicants an email with a date and time to pick up their gifts, gift cards or food. Children 12 and under receive toys while teenagers receive gift cards and food. Senior are provided food and gifts as well.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Savannah Empty Stocking Fund: How to donate, receive funds
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