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

The Charlotte Observer has sponsored the Empty Stocking Fund since about 1920. All 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:

Alex and Carol Moyer, $250

Birshal Poole, $100

Cissi Riggs, $50

Donna Evans, $250

Elizabeth Bujold, $200

Erwin Williams, $25

Gary Schwab, $100, In honor of The Charlotte Observer newsroom

James Bryant III, $50, In honor of David Thurston

Joel Shinn, $100

John and Christen Scott, $1,000

Kathleen Nix, $3,000

Larken Egleston, $25

Larry Cowman, $150

Linda Matney, $1,000

Maria Ham, $250, In loving memory of Bob and Jo Cunningham

Marianna Bundesman, $200

Pappas Family Foundation, $1,000

Richard Allen, $500

Robin Mott, $500

Sarah Norek, $200

Sharon Sorensen, $100, In memory of Mark Willingham

Steven G. and Denise J.R. Williamson, $500

Susan C. Carr, $200

The Horne Company Partners, LLC, $500, In memory of Mr. and Mrs. G.S. Horne, Stan Horne and William P. Horne and W.S. Horne.

Today’s Total $10,250

YTD Total $13,734

How to donate to the Empty Stocking Fund

To donate online, visit EmptyStockingFundCLT.org.

To donate by mail, send checks to: The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, PO 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 704-334-4731.

This story was originally published December 2, 2025 at 9:13 AM.