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, $500

Anonymous, $200

Barbara Robertson, $500

Bill and Kathie Dyer, $500, In memory of loved ones

Blair and Ivon Rohrer, $500, In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Josephs and Mrs. Anne Garrett

Carter Pittman, $100

Chris and Anna Hunter, $250

Edward C. Hord, $50

Frank H. Conner, Jr., $100

James and Marion Beahan, $100

K. Martin Waters III, $350, In memory of Martin Waters IV

Kathryn and Tom Webb, $2,000, In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Heath and Mr. and Mrs. Toby Webb

Sarah Harris, $150

Vicki and Gregory Smith, $100, In memory of Rachel Harper

William and Patricia Thomas, $100

Today’s Total $5,500

YTD Total $84,391

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 January 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM with the headline "These are the latest donors to The Charlotte Observer’s Empty Stocking Fund."