Trustee Jill Dearing said it was the community spirit that keeps the fund coming back.

“We see that it goes to four different organisations and think it’s a really good cause,” she said. “We like to think that doing the interviews might also encourage other people to come forward, too.”

This year, the fund donated $12,000 to the appeal, which has already raise $50,000. 

The funds will be split equally between the City Mission, St Vincent de Pauls Society, the Salvation Army and the Benevolent Society. 

Ms Dearing said she has seen the impact the appeal has on the four charities.  

“I keep in touch with the Salvation Army and the Benevolent Society and I know it does a lot of good and it has been doing so for a long time,” she said.  

Many members of the community will be struggling during the holidays this year.

The Examiner’s Empty Stocking Appeal looks to try and make this season a little easier for people in need, but we need your help.

There are many ways people can contribute to this important cause.

In Person:

Donations can be made in person, either at Fairfax Media offices, such as The Examiner office on Cimitiere Street, or at any business that contains an appeal tin.

If you are a business that would like to support Empty Stocking Appeal with a tin, please contact The Examiner. 

Bank Transfer:

Please use these details below for a bank transfer:

BSB: 035 822

Acc number: 011443538

Using BPAY:

Please use the same bank details as well as these details for a BPAY payment:

Biller number: 49429

Ref number: 0100 1911180 0144 3538 9

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