Many come from elderly residents who need a hand with heating bills, food, warm clothing - life's basic necessities. Every now and then, one application seems to jump out, really tug at the reader's heart. But she also needs a gas stove to cook on. It is in situations such as this the Empty Stocking Fund hopes to help better the lives of our fellow residents. The Empty Stocking Fund is not intended to pay off debts, to provide long-term assistance for chronic illness or physical handicaps or to provide luxury gifts.
Priority is given to families with children and to the elderly.
No money is used for administering the fund. Everyone who receives help from the fund must complete an application. No assistance is given without a review of the need by the social service agency taking the application and the Empty Stocking Fund Committee. These agencies are not affiliated with the Empty Stocking Fund. Although the Empty Stocking Fund is administered by The Record, no applications are available at the office.