Two days ahead of Thanksgiving, more than 500 volunteers joined the Washington Redskins to package and distribute turkeys and food baskets to Prince George’s County residents in need at FedEx Field. Approximately 3,500 families received the service and the team’s good wishes.
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- Volunteers open a box of turkeys on Nov. 20, 2012 and get them ready for residents in need in Prince George’s County, Md.
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- Volunteers put a whole turkey into bag. The Redskins will provide 3,500 families with a whole turkey.
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- In total more than 45,500 pounds of turkey is provided by Harris Teeter this year.
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- Volunteers distribute Thanksgiving baskets to residents in need. More than 500 volunteers from six companies and organizations are helping in the event.
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- Santa greets children in attendance, wishing them a happy Thanksgiving.
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- Many people who received help last year say they get more food this year.
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- A woman puts a big smile on her face after she fully loaded her cart. For many families, the food only lasts through the Thanksgiving holiday, but they say they still feel blessed.
