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:

Anonymous, $200

Carol Braitman, $50

Cassandra Barbee, $100, Merry Christmas!

Catherine Clabby, $30

Donna Gibson, $250

Frank Petersen, $100, In loving memory of Mom & Dad

Gary Schweizer, $50

Jack Stein, $500, In memory of Rosemarie D. Stein

James Family Foundation, $5,000

Jean Anderson, $250

John and Carol Greene, $250

Keith Wentzel, $200, Merry Christmas to all!

Lisa Adams, $150

Mac and Jodie Musselwhite, $150, In honor of Chuck Noe

Morry Alter, $200, Thanks for doing this wonderful work for families in our community.

Pamela Mard, $50, Happy Holidays - No child should be left behind.

Shirletha Anderson, $20, Merry Christmas

The HOS Book Club, $400

Ulf Boshamer, $250

William Vandiver, $500

Today’s Total: $8,700

YTD Total: $33,339

How to donate to the Empty Stocking Fund

To donate online, visit Empty Stocking Fund CLT.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 10, 2025 at 10:14 AM with the headline "These are the latest donors to The Charlotte Observer’s Empty Stocking Fund."