Red Stocking applications are now available at several Island locations, including all schools, most banks, Health Care Access, Community Services, Island Wide Youth Collaborative, the food pantry, the Boys & Girls Club, and Martha’s Vineyard Insurance Agency Offices.

The Red Stocking Fund provides Christmas gifts for more than 300 children every year around the holiday season. They also give gift certificates for Thanksgiving dinner to those in need.

The deadline to be eligible for a Thanksgiving certificate is Nov. 9, and the Red Stocking deadline is Nov. 18.

Contact Red Stocking Fund co-chairman Susie Wallo at 508-776-6050.