There are still nearly 100 applications that have not been answered, requests for heating, food and help with emergency expenses - primarily for help with rent. According to fund administrators, the number of landlords working with their tenants is remarkable. But they can't wait indefinitely. It's still not too late to help. 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 agency taking the application and the Empty Stocking Fund Committee. These agencies are not affiliated with the Empty Stocking Fund. Please do not call The Record or the agencies for status of the applications, as this only delays the processing of requests.