Food, toys, and cash donations have been pouring in from residents and local businesses for the fifth annual Carbon Adopt-a-Family. Mary Ellen Proctor began the program five years ago to give back to the community who had helped her provide Christmas to her two eldest children nearly a decade ago when she was a young, struggling mom. Although the need has been higher this year, she says there has also been a lot of generosity and support from the community. Donations will be accepted until Friday, December 17; the Carbon Bottle Depot will continue accepting bottle donations after this date for next year.
