12/16/2025
Thank you!
As today is distribution day we'd like to extend a special "thank you" to the following businesses and individuals for their help in making Empty Stocking 2025 a success:
Allen Lynk
United Church of Christ
John Gravelle
Mason Brothers
Dawn @ Hometown Crafts for the gift bags
Merickel's Ace Hardware
Arvig
Magnifi Financial
Wadena Pioneer Journal
WDC Staff
Greiman’s Printing
Paulette Ohm
Diane Peters
WDC FCCLA
Cozy Theatre-Quincer family
Our volunteer packers
Radio Guys
All of the talent show performers
All of our Tree Trimmer locations (Wadena State Bank, West Central Telephone Association, Mid Central National Bank, Wadena Elks Lodge, Wadena Chamber of Commerce,Todd Wadena Electric, Magnifi Financial, Merickel’s Ace Hardware, WPJ, Astera Health, City of Menahga, Hometown Crafts).
And to each and every one of you that donated toys, clothing and money-your support for our community is amazing and we are so grateful!
With your support we were able to help over 220 area families with a Christmas meal, gifts, and hygiene items this year!
The Empty Stocking Fund Committee-Kelly, Missy, Britanie, Nicole, Vicki, & Diane, Ryan, and Eva
We are in need of a location for 2026 and beyond-if you have space please reach out to this page or a committee member!