Empty Stocking Fund
As of December 1, 2023, the Empty Stocking Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation is open for nonprofit referrals.
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.
For Frequently Asked Questions about The Empty Stocking Fund:
For individuals seeking support, please connect with the 211 hotline by dialing 2-1-1 or texting 898-211 on any phone.
Starting on December 1, 2023, we will begin taking referrals to the fund.
Click here to submit a referral to the Empty Stocking Fund
Thank you to the 2023 campaign donors:
Platinum donors
Grace Adams
Anonymous
JoBeth Allen
Fred and Eileen Hale
Mr. and Mrs. James De Haseth
Jeffrey and Rebecca Engel
Doris Firth
Joe and Lisa Frierson
Ginger Duensing
David and Evelyn Knauft
Barbara and Frank Rice Memorial Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
Holt-Kassay Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
Richard and Ginny Lynch
Richard H. Warner
Lee Nelson Weeks Charity Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
Carol E. Jones
John and Elizabeth Barton
Kent E. Silver, in memory of Ardie and Wilma Silver
Gold donors
Anonymous
The Al and Kathy Conn Parker Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
G. Allard
David and Jean Giannasi
Mary and Larry O’Toole
Wendy Zomlefer
Jeffrey and Rebecca Engel
Bert and Joanna Hill
Anonymous
Mark and Trina von Waldner
Glada Horvat, in honor of the UGA Athletics Compliance Staff
Geneele C. Crenshaw
Silver donors
Beverly Logan
Elisa Zarate
Susan Brown
Philip and Linda Koehler
Dennis and Marian Beresford
Rakesh and Sunita Singh
Jan and Mark Wheeler
Anonymous
Ian Russell Hardin
KathyLynne Sanderson
Laurie Hart
Gayle Rogers
Alan Parrish
Jane Marston
Jannette Ockenfels
Anonymous
Rhonda Sorrow
Ed and Sue Wilde
Ladies Auxiliary VFW Mitchell-Fields, Post 2872, Inc.
Dave and Devereux Burch
Jo Ellen Oliver
Mr. and Mrs. William Norred
Anonymous
Ruth Harman, in honor of John Holdridge
Inge Z. Whittle
Margaret Stahl
The Lawrence Family Fund
Anonymous
Deirdre Kane
Tom and Nancy Thomas
Red donors
Mr. Luten Nunnally
Nicholas Kundin
Patricia Shover
Ms. Roberta J. Carver
Vera Simpson
Catherine Slaughter
Susan Carter, in memory of Chuck Carter
Susan Carter, in memory of Billy and Joyce Chatoney
Ms. Claire Benson
Jennifer Frey
Elizabeth Francisco
Jordan DeWitt
Caitlyn Eley
Anonymous, in memory of John Bleyle
Mr. K. Dan Howington
Randall Edenfield