There is just one donation to report today, but it’s for $500 and has become an Empty Stocking Fund tradition.

Larry Brooks, the owner of Lela Anne’s Learning Center in Pembroke, offers the gift and these words, “I always look forward to contributing to this project because it helps so many children.”

The fund, which is off to a fast start, is now at $2,200. We hope other businesses will follow the lead of Lela Anne’s and make a contribution.

There are three ways to make a donation, in person, through the mail or by credit card over the phone.

Our office is at 2175 Roberts Ave., and the office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Mailed donations should be addressed to The Robesonian, c/o The Empty Stocking Fund, 2175 Roberts Ave., Lumberton, N.C., 28358. To make a donation over the phone using a credit card, call either Tammy Oxendine at 910-816-1980 or Clarissa Jackson at 910-416-5235.

The newspaper each day will list all the donors and the amount each has given. If the gift is in honor or memory of someone, provide that information and it will be included.

The Robesonian will publish photographs that accompany donations of $500 or more if that request is made.

The Robesonian especially encourages churches, schools, civic groups, and businesses to make donations. Every cent that is donated goes directly to the children because there are no administrative costs.

Previous total ………$1,700

8. Lela Ann’s Learning Center…………….$500

New total ……………………. $2,200

As he has done for many years, Larry Brooks, owner of Lela Anne’s Learning Center, a child-care center in Pembroke, has made a $500 donation to the Empty Stocking Fund. Pictured are the children from Lela Anne’s and some of the staff.
https://www.robesonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/web1_empty11-29-1.jpgAs he has done for many years, Larry Brooks, owner of Lela Anne’s Learning Center, a child-care center in Pembroke, has made a $500 donation to the Empty Stocking Fund. Pictured are the children from Lela Anne’s and some of the staff.