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Supported by community donations since the 1980s, the Empty Stocking Fund assists vulnerable children and fragile seniors in St. Johns County with funds for food, clothing or toys at the holidays. Tax-deductible donations are fully distributed. Last year, $104,000 was dispersed during the holidays to assist more than 550 families and seniors. This year, distributing funds, sharing additional services and volunteer involvement will be incorporated with the following — and potentially mor...

With Christmas less than two weeks away, contributions are flowing into the Empty Stocking Fund campaign sponsored by The Gaston Gazette and the Salvation Army. Contributions to the campaign can mean toys for children, food for families, and gifts for seniors during the holiday season. The annual effort, which began on Thanksgiving Day and will continue through Christmas Eve, helps those who are suffering hard times, not only during the holiday season but throughout the year. The Salvation Army...

‘Tis the season for giving. Brett Payne of Canadian Tire in North Battleford shared this photo of $500 worth of toys Trevor Watts from Eternal Memories Funeral Home bought from the local store and donated to the Empty Stocking Fund. Photo submitted article continues below

I'm getting emails in the middles of the night, messages on our Facebook page, letters at the office of people asking for help. It's truly moving," CEO Melissa Nelson said.