Santa’s Helpers At Spencer’s

Employees of Spencer’s Home Center are seen with bicycles and other toys that were loaded up in a truck last week to be delivered to 115 children in need throughout the Rockbridge area. The effort was part of the E&A toy drive undertaken by Erica Slagle and Amber Flint that is serving 214 children this year. Rockbridge Area Social Services provided the names of people in need. Tammy Reid of Spencer’s spearheaded several initiatives to help families in need this holiday season, including a coat drive and efforts to provide other necessities to those who need them. “I don’t think people realize how much need we have in the Rockbridge area,” said Reid. “People here want to give. It’s been a privilege to be part of this.” Employees of Spencer’s also helped the Rockbridge Christmas Basket program make deliveries in the Mountain View, Fairfield and south Lexington areas. (Ed Smith photo)