EMPTY STOCKING CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The Eden Family YMCA organizes a community project called
"Empty Stocking Fund."
This interview process requires the list of applicants be compared to other agencies, preventing duplication of assistance. Approved applicants receive either a box of food or gift certificate for food and children age eleven or younger are eligible for toys.
Local schools help collect canned goods for box distribution and the Rockingham County Sheriff's Department assists in toy collections.
We will be taking applications for the
Empty Stocking Program
beginning November 10, 2008 through
November 21, 2008.
Monday through Friday from
10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
**Volunteers are needed to help with this program.**
Please call Debbie or Rene้ to volunteer.
Additional Process:
*Only one application per household (no matter how many live there)
*Applicants need to bring the social security card of everyone in the household
*Applicants must live in the Eden City School District
*We give toys to children age 11 and under
*We do not help anyone who is approved for help from another agency in town -- we will compare lists
*Applicants may call to check approval on December 8th.
*Approved applicants receiving gift certificates may pick up the certificates between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on December 18th. (ID required.)
*Approved applicants receiving boxes should be available for delivery of boxes between 8:00 a.m. and Noon, December 24th.
