Redskins bring a 'Happy Thanksgiving' to FedEx Field

The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation presented needy families of Prince George's County with menu items for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday during its annual Harvest Feast celebration on Tuesday.

Pierre Garcon helps distribute turkeys during RCF Harvest Fest.

The event, now in its 14th season, saw several Redskins players helping to bring smiles to families and fans. Players Ryan Grant, Pierre Garcon, Colt McCoy, Joey Mbu, Shawn Lauvao and Josh Norman lent a helping hand as they handed out turkeys and took time out to shoot selfies with the families.

Josh Norman gets a hug from a fan during RCF Harvest Fest.

The event seemed to set especially well with Josh Norman who appeared to be the favorite on the day as fans, young and old, made sure to get a selfie with the young corner back.

"I love people", Norman said. "I'm just a likeable guy!" (He may also be the most knowledgeable guy.)

County Executive Rushern Baker was also on hand to assist with handing out food items.

Joey Mbu helps distribute turkeys during RCF Harvest Fest.

The Redskins Charitable Foundation, in partnership with Shoppers^®  Food and Pharmacy (formerly Shoppers Food Warehouse) donated over 2,500 turkeys complete with bags of non-perishable side items. It was the grocery store chain's second year partnering with the Foundation.

Ryan Grant helps distribute turkeys during RCF Harvest Fest.

"It's been fantastic any time we can get involved in the community", said Shoppers spokesperson Rob Nichols. "We're turning this into a tradition."

2016 is the second year the grocery store chain has participated in the event.

Colt McCoy shakes a young boy's hand during RCF Harvest Fest.

Since 2003, the Redskins have gifted more than 1,152,335 pounds of packaged and fresh food and 490,500 pounds of turkey to area families in need. At this year’s Harvest Feast, the Redskins will distribute roughly 90,000 pounds of packaged food and 30,000 pounds of turkey. Performance Foodservice of Maryland provided a monetary contribution and assisted with volunteer support and in the movement and delivery of food products to FedEx Field.

Josh Norman helps distribute turkeys during RCF Harvest Fest.

The 4-3 Redskins hosted the event during their Bye Week coming off a 25-25 tie game against the Cincinnati Bengals in London. The team faces the 5-3 Minnesota Vikings this Sunday at FedEx Field at 1 p.m.

Photos/CD Brown.


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