Empty Stocking Fund

Click here to donate to the Empty Stocking Fund

The Athens-Banner Herald Empty Stocking Fund has been a source for local agencies to assist those in need in the Athens area for many years. Funds raised through the Empty Stocking campaign are used to help families at risk of eviction pay for necessary expenses, including medical, power/water, and car bills. Since 2018, The Athens-Banner Herald has partnered with the Athens Area Community Foundation to handle all funds donated to assist those in need.

• To submit referrals, organizations must:
  • Be a 501c3, church, or public school
  • Have participated in a pre-season Zoom call
  • Send a staff member to attend at least 1 trauma-related training in Q1 2026
  • Agree to submit a proof of bill document and pay the bill on behalf of the individual

Click here to access the nonprofit referral form on December 1, 2025