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

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

April Bethea, $100

Charles McElroy, $20

Charles P. McKay, $100

Cheeketa Washington, $100

Dana Laurita, $30

Elizabeth Boles, $75

George Schwab, $100, In memory of Penny and Van Schwab

James Frazier, $500

John and Nancy Dickson, $225, In memory of Joanne S. Dickson

Jonathan Frazier, $350

Kirk Tilly, $250

Marcia Zipf, $30

Margaret Long, $25

Matthew Moorcones, $50

Robert Sheridan, $1,000, In honor of Bo and Sheridan

Roland Wilkerson, $50, In honor of all current and former Observer team members

Steve Reeder, $200

Tracey Gillespie, $250

Today’s Total $3,455

YTD Total $333,349.38

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.

Questions concerning your donation? Call 704-716-2769.