The First Family Gives Back at Capitol Area Foodbank~ Pics, too~

[Cha]

@petesouza: Pres Obama greets a young girl while volunteering at the Capital Area Food Bank in DC today







Obama hands out Thanksgiving goodies to needy in DC

"WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is continuing an annual family tradition this year, by helping to pack bags of food and distribute them to the needy on Thanksgiving eve.

Obama, his wife, Michelle, daughters Malia and Sasha and his mother-in-law, Marian Robinson, dropped in Wednesday on the Capital Area Food Bank, one of the largest serving the Washington area.

They dropped bundles of sweet potatoes, onions, carrots and apples into reusable bags people held open as they walked by. They also handed out small white boxes stamped with the presidential seal that contain M&M's candy.

Obama wished people a "Happy Thanksgiving," and Malia shook their hands.

It's the third straight Thanksgiving that Obama and his family have helped out at this particular food bank.

Obama was spending the holiday at the White House."

http://www.wtvq.com/news/national/story/Obama-hands-out-Thanksgiving-goodies-to-needy-in/V2P-VEDVnk6Nm5kBsM0LSg.cspx

http://theobamadiary.com/2013/11/27/the-first-family-gives-back/



Happy Thanksgiving Everyone~

[dballance]

1. I have had the fortune to volunteer

At both the local food bank and during the food drives by the postal service. Good for the Obamas.

I believe they are far more sincere than the Paul Ryan family.

[Cha]

3. Yes I think the Obamas actually love giving and helping

People!

[VanillaRhapsody]

2. Very Nice! Thanks Cha..

Boy aren't those two girls growing up fast!

[Cha]

4. My pleasure, VanillaRhapsody~ I'll say they've grown up quite a bit since 2009..

http://theobamadiary.com/2013/11/27/its-turkey-pardoning-time/

[applegrove]

5. They are such a cool family.

[Cha]

6. Yes, they are, applegrove~ So grateful to have

them in our White House.

[applegrove]

7. Those girls will go far what with all those smarts and senses of humour.

[Cha]

9. Malia and Sasha have grown up before

our very eyes in their formative years, applegrove. What an amazing place to get a well rounded education.. the White House!

So unique..



Belated Happy Thanksgiving wishes to you.. in October, wasn't?

[applegrove]

11. Yes. We had rack of lamb instead of Turkey. Looks like it will

be the same thing at Christmas. Do you have turkey in Hawaii? Must be very expensive if you do. Have a great Thanksgiving.

[Cha]

12. Lots of turkeys here for Thanksgiving dinners..

And, we have a Costco so I bet they were Busy today!

Rack of Lamb sounds good even though I'm vegan now.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

8. Wonderful role models.

Ashamed to say I've never volunteered at a food bank. Better get that on my bucket list.

[Cha]

10. That will have to be on my

bucket list too, SleeplessinSoCal. I surely admire those who have!

[MADem]

13. I've donated to them; I would imagine it's a worthwhile experience to work at one.

I've worked at feeding centers (what used to be called soup kitchens) on rare occasion (filling in when someone didn't show up, mostly) and that's rewarding work, too.

[Cha]

15. Happy Thanksgiving, MADem!

So much to be grateful for

[MADem]

25. Back atcha...!

I'm stuffed!

[malaise]

14. My host sis and the nieces and nephews

Volunteered to assist with handing out bags of food last evening. The 15 year old nephew couldn't believe people would line up in the cold for food. It was a learning experience for him.

Happy Thanksgiving DUers.

[Cha]

16. Mahalo, malaise,

Your "host sis"? Always imagined you in Jamaica.. is that right?

[malaise]

17. I'm the only one in Jamaica

This year we're at ill sister in Binghamton

[Cha]

18. Oh, I hope she's

getting better.

[malaise]

19. LoL

My bad ill sister - she's fine getting whipped at monopoly by the nephews as I type.

[Cha]

20. I'm glad you're all together there in

Binghamton... having a rousing game of monopoly!

[flamingdem]

21. Lovely pics!!

Happy t-day Cha!

[Cha]

22. Happy T-Day to you, flamingdem!

that's what I've been calling it too at times 'cause I'm writing about it so much!



Awesome pics of the President and his family giving back to families in the DC area.

[Cha]

23. Kick!

[TBF]

24. I donate regularly to the Houston Food Bank -

but haven't actually worked there. Nice pics!

[Eleanors38]

26. 1st Family sets the exp., we should follow...

Donate or help out. I put some cash into the Meals on Wheels, and have started giving out venison burger and sausage to my working - poor friends.

Great post!