Empty Stocking Fund Part II

A few questions have popped up and I am hoping to address the most common questions:

1) Who are the recipients of the Empty Stocking Fund?

Applications were made available to families here in Utah with at least one special needs child.  In the process of selecting the families we could confirm assistance to, we had several private sponsors come in.  Every family that applied for help will be receiving help.

2) When are gifts and/or donations due?

We would love to accept gifts until Christmas but it isn't practical.  We hope to have all donations in hand by December 5, 2014.

3) Can we donate funds so that you might ensure the correct things are purchased?

Absolutely!  Donations can be made at http://www.utahkidsfoundation.com/index.php/donation-uc  

4) Where can we send gift cards?

They can be mailed to Utah Kids Foundation, 550 North 120 West, Lindon, UT 84042.

5) Is there a suggested amount for gift cards?

We are happy to accept any gift cards.  We are hoping to provide each of the 3 families with gift cards to purchase the needed items for Christmas dinner.  If you choose to purchase one of these, we ask that those be approximately $50.

6) Where can I drop off items?

We have locations to drop items off at in Ogden, North Salt Lake, South Salt Lake, Foothill, Murray, West Jordan and Lindon.  Call Syndi at 801-770-3166 for specific addresses.  If you need to ship the items, please send them to Utah Kids Foundation, 550 North 120 West, Lindon, UT 84042.

7) What about the parents?

We are primarily focused on the children, however we will gladly accept items for the parents.  Two families have both parents in the home and the other is a single mom.  For ideas, please contact our office at 801-770-3166.

8)  How do we ensure we are not duplicate purchasing items?  

If you plan tograb something, please make a note on our list at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ju93-VI0nr--uxYqRyGmPpU7D-DgGtkB18GT0L7TGUQ/edit

Once an item is in hand, please change the status to Done.

If we have not answered your question, please email syndi@utahkidsfoundation.com or melissa@utahkidsfoundation.com