Volunteers prep donations at O.C. fairgrounds for SOS Adopt A Family program

Proponent’s Bobby Echeveirra hands off a bike to his colleague Christian Son at the collection center for the Share Our Selves (SOS) annual Adopt A Family Program at the OC Fair & Event Center on Tuesday. The program, which connects struggling Orange County families with community members who provide gifts and food for the holidays, is in its 49th year.

John Corwin of Edwards Lifesciences receives a handshake from Marilyn Smith after dropping off gifts for two families at the Share Our Selves (SOS) annual Adopt A Family Program at the OC Fair & Event Center.

A volunteer wheels a bike into the staging area for the Share Our Selves (SOS) annual Adopt A Family Program at the OC Fair & Event Center.

Paul Ohta helps unload gifts from Mary Jo Nix, the owner of Curves in Huntington Beach, during the Share Our Selves (SOS) annual Adopt A Family Program drop off at the OC Fair & Event Center.

Share Our Selves’ annual Adopt A Family Program at the OC Fair & Event Center has adopted 1,448 familes. Each will receive gifts and food for the holidays.

Sue Bottassi, left, and Ryan and Amy Tomalas wrap presents at the processing cetner for Share Our Selves (SOS) annual Adopt A Family Program on Tuesday at the fairgrounds.

Adam Tomalas directs cars looking to drop off gifts for the 49th year of the Share Our Selves (SOS) annual Adopt A Family Program at the fairgrounds in Costa Mesa.