the
Empty
Stocking
Fund
Many families in St. Johns County have to choose between putting presents under the tree and keeping the lights on.
Every child deserves to feel special during the holidays — and you can help make it happen! The Empty Stocking Fund is possible because of people just like you who donate and allow local parents and guardians to buy food, clothing, and toys for their families during this special time of year.
How to Become a Recipient
United Way of St. Johns County works with local partners to enhance holiday programs already in place. Families with school-aged children should contact their St. Johns County School District’s guidance counselor by November 5th. If you do not have a student enrolled in public school, contact Catholic Charities at 904-829-6300.
Seniors (60+) are served through the programs at Council on Aging and Pie in the Sky. If you are not enrolled in these programs, you may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please call 904-829-9721 x120 or email Jenny Harvey at jenny.harvey@unitedway-sjc.org.
There is NOT an application for the Empty Stocking Fund.
How to Donate
We can’t do it all, but we can all do something. Your donation — no matter how big or small — will make a difference in the life of a child during the holiday season.
By Text
Text Stocking to 50503
In Person
Drop off cash or checks at: United Way-SJC
117 Bridge Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Mail checks to:
United Way-SJC (noting the Empty Stocking Fund)
PO Box 1007 | St. Augustine, FL 32085
Donors to the Empty Stocking Fund can be recognized weekly by publication in The St. Augustine Record if they choose, by name and amount, for their generosity. The gift can be made in honor or memory of a loved one, or a donor can request to be listed as anonymous. This information should be written in the memo line of a check, included in the envelope or noted when giving online.