Empty Stocking Fund
The 2022 Empty Stocking Fund will open on December 2, 2022.
We will begin taking referrals to the fund again on December 2, 2022. Please do not submit a referral prior to December 2, 2022.
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 rent and take care of many other necessary expenses, including medical, power and water bills. Since 2018, we partnered with the Athens Area Community Foundation to handle all funds donated to assist those in need.
Who is eligible? How do you submit referrals? How do you receive funds?
For individuals seeking support, please connect with the 211 hotline by dialing 2-1-1 or texting 898-211 on any phone.
We will begin taking referrals December 2.
Click here to submit a referral to the Empty Stocking Fund
Thank you to the 2022 campaign donors:
Platinum donors
Barbara and Frank Rice Memorial Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
Richard Warner
Roy G. and Marlo Wiggans
Jeffery & Rebecca Engel
Lief Carter and Marilyn Vickers
Robins Financial Credit Union
Laura and Harris Lowery
Mr. and Mrs. James De Haseth
David and Evelyn Knauft
Bertis and Katherine Downs Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
The Theresa Perenich Caring Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
Anonymous
Carl and Sara Glickman
Julie and John McLeod Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
Dr. Phillip Tomporowski and Dr. Regina Smith
Lew and JoBeth Allen
Holt-Kassay Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. James De Haseth
McKenna Archibald Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
Kent and Rebecca Silver in memory of Ardie and Wilma Silver
Terrell Family Foundation
Fred and Eileen Hale
Kathleen Smith Giving Fund
Mr. William R. Edwards Jr
Alice and Noah N. Langdale, Jr. Foundation
The Huffer Foundation Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
Anonymous
Anonymous in memory of Bill Hopper
Lee Nelson Weeks Charity Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
Carson Advisory Foundation
Jane M. Payne
Samuel and Mary Elliott
Gold donors
Anonymous
Don and Jo Anne Lowe
Anonymous
Geneele C. Crenshaw
B. or G. Allard
Patrick C. Mercardante Family Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
Janet and Alex Patterson
Anonymous
Doris Firth
John and Elizabeth Barton
Calvin & Christine Burgoyne in memory of Mary and Gordon Eggett
Bert and Joanna Hill
Mark and Trina Von Waldner
Erika C. Lewis Family Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
Gordhan L. and Virginia B. (Jinx) Patel Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
Anthony and Sharlys Crisafulli
Mona & John Heinze
William Binion
Anonymous
Wendy B. Zomlefer
James L. Jones Jr.
Jan Coyne
Lowell and Meg Jett
Anne Brightwell
Athens Atlas Chiropractic Center
Kevin and Carolyn Clancey
Mrs. Glada Horvat in honor of UGA Athletic Association Compliance Staff
Richard & Ginny Lynch
St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church
Anonymous
Frank and Anna Arnold
Ms. Ann W. Shumpert
Silver donors
Jane Marston
Wyatt and Margaret Anderson
David and Jean Giannasi
Dennis and Marian Beresford
Jannette Ockenfels
Carol E. Jones
Mr. Davison Burch
Mr. and Mrs. William Norred
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. John Hankinson
Ms. Sylvia H. Arant
Mr. Michael J. Brake
Mr. Philip E. Koehler
Anonymous
John and Juanita Haley
Rakesh and Sunita Singh
Anonymous
James and Ruth Lahiff
James and Laura Dowd
Vera M. Simpson
Carter Naylor
Frank and Susan Gilmurray
Susan Brown
Beverly Logan
Anonymous
Sara Ehlers
KathyLynne Sanderson
Julie Luft
Linda Ritter
Al and Kathy Conn Parker Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
FBK
Anonymous in memory of Rachel and Morris Mitchell
Tom and Nancy Thomas
Ed and Sue Wilde
Harold Thompson
Carter Naylor
Ms. June M. Ball
Mr. and Mrs. Cameron T. Deiter
Ronald and Vera Simpson in memory of our parents, always in our hearts!
Jimmy Louis Wingfield
Dominic Fuccile
Ian Russell Hardin
Anonymous in honor of Taylor Causey
Donald Ragogna
Richard and Joy Vanhassel
Anonymous
Anonymous
Ronald E. Elliott MD
100 Women Who Care
Paul and Carol Kurtz Giving Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
Anonymous
Judge Patricia Barron
Anonymous in honor of Jack and Sarah Frierson
Anonymous in honor of John Frierson
Gene Harrison
Ms. Emily Honigberg
Anonymous
Mark and Jan Wheeler
Gay and Scott Martin
Sonny and Beth Thurmond
Wesley Sparks
William and Norma White
Anonymous
Anonymous
Beverly H. Sams
Debra L. Swain and Annelle Beall
Linda G. Chafin
Sandra Hunt
Jerry H. and Virginia Lynn Rogers
Brittany Link & Kellie Fuss
Anonymous
Anonymous
Charles A Hunnicutt
Diane Cooper
Evelyn Boynton
Jessica Allan Ostick
Kathleen G. Rohs
Kevin B. Smith
Larry L Grinstead
Lawrence Family Fund
Linda Banks
Matthew D. Humphrey
Michael D. Simpson
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Blake
Ms. Sandra Keller
Rebecca Miller
W.S. and R.L.S.
Ed and Dianne Jordan
Anonymous
Anonymous
Inge Whittle
Michael & Monika Kapousouz
Anonymous
Ashley Shearer
Huff Grove Baptist Church
Anonymous
100 Women Who Care Athens
Anonymous
Anonymous
CCI Sisterhood
Allan & Susan Armitage
Anonymous
Anonymous
Jessica Johnston
Sarina Rousso
Laurie Hart
Katie Bemisderfer
Anonymous in memory of Eddie Lockamy
Anonymous in memory of Claire Thompason
Mr. Thomas A. Simpson
Catherine Slaughter
WRB & MB
Red donors
Stephen Olejnik
Sara Williamson
Martha Thomas
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
University of Georgia Golf Course Staff
Jonathan F. Krell
Team Hunt-Starrs
Susan Carter in honor of Chuck Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Randall Edenfield
Helen Claire Benson
Rhonda Sorrow
Bobby and Linda Snipes
Cynthia L.
Anonymous in memory of Elizabeth F. Jones
Anonymous
Mr. Kelsey Dan Howington
Anonymous
Larry Lewis
Anonymous
Patricia Shover
Anonymous
Jane M. McMullen in memory of Charlie Mac
Diane M. Ehlers
Nina Lamson
Ladies Auxiliary VFW Mitchell-Fields, Post 2872 Inc
Jerry and Betty Chesness
Elizabeth Francisco
Jennifer Frey
Rich Niemeier
Caitlin Eley
Anothony and Elizabeth Komac