Thanksgiving Obama SURPRISE !!! ! ! ! President-Elect Barack & Family Honors Our Country

The Obama family went to work at a food bank on the day before Thanksgiving, to exemplify the meaning of the holiday, especially when so many people are struggling.

This is Barack Obama's 4th year visiting to show support. Malia and Sasha joined their parents to give holiday wishes to hundreds of people who had been lined up for hours at the food bank on Chicago's south side.

The family handed out wrapped chickens to the needy in the chilly outdoor courtyard of the St. Columbanus Church. People in line also received boxes with potatoes, oranges, fresh bread, peanut butter, canned goods, oatmeal, spaghetti and coffee.

The president-elect told reporters that he wants the girls "to learn the importance of how fortunate they are, and to make sure they're giving back" and have "an understanding of what giving and Thanksgiving is all about."

Truly a community organizer thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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[JadaBey]

i go to this skool

[ssips720]

can u imagine being born into his presidency.. and wake up with a man of color as the president of the U.S.. thats pretty cool.

[Nattyfergs]

To all of the haters, the man is smart, he is intelligent, he is dignified and he is BLACK! Get over it!

[mymanjay]

Got to love the love that this family show the ppl of america everytime that they come out. Probably the most outgoing president ever.

[uknowdakineify]

I am not surprised at all with the generosity and extention they feel and give to the people. Some people know what to do with their free time.

[PlanetMother]

Thank you Mr. President...your totally awesome

[ferre347]

this is letterly the first american president that i really like and respect

i think that he changed the way that the arab world think of americans

[Kteachums]

I'm so proud. This is the Pres I voted for. I wish like everyone that the media would show more of this. It makes Americans feel better at a time when we need some uplifting. What a beautiful family, our first family! Let the positive blessings sent out from them surround our country and unite us with love for each other.

[vidann1]

Bush never did because he had no concept of the common man, happens when you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth, or a drawer full at the Crawford Ranch.

Obama will be a great President!

[crg777]

Wow! Bush would NEVER do something like that!