The Empty Stocking Fund is the official holiday charity of The St. Augustine Record committed to assisting families and the elderly in St. Johns County in having a happy holiday season since 1986. The fund consists entirely of charitable contributions from St. Augustine Record readers, business partners and friends. Through The Empty Stocking Fund, families are granted "Letters of Award" to be used for food, gifts and other necessary items. For more information, visit www.staugustine.com.