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Barack Obama Helps Out Volunteers At Chicago Food Bank
The former president surprised volunteers at the Greater Chicago Food Depository earlier this week.
CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama paid a visit to a local food bank on Chicago's Northwest Side this week ahead of Thanksgiving. Wearing a White Sox hat and latex gloves, he assisted 60 volunteers with food packing at the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
“You guys are doing such a great job helping out,” Obama told two young volunteers, who asked him for a hug. “I’m really proud of you.”
Obama Foundation staff accompanied him, and brought food to donate.
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All packed food was then sent to 700 distribution sites throughout Cook County. Each day, the Greater Chicago Food Depository serves the equivalent of 159,000 meals.
The former president was in Chicago this week for the Obama Foundation Summit, which brought together more than 650 young people from around the world.
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