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 of 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, $50, In memory of Kim Medlin

Larry Hannon, $150

Stephen and Deanna Petersen, $100, In memory of our parents

Gerard Brennan, $200, In memory of Lorraine & John Ryan

Sam and Marcia Ilardo, $250, Many blessings this Christmas season

Bobbitt Constance, $100

Elsie Garfield, $200

Today’s Total: $1,050

YTD Total: $89,269

How to donate

To donate online: EmptyStockingFundCLT.org.

To donate by mail, send checks to: The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, P.O. Box 31128, Charlotte, NC 28231. Make checks payable to The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte and write “Empty Stocking Fund” in the memo line.