To ensure residents in District 7 have a joyful and stress-free Thanksgiving holiday, Vice Chair Krystal Oriadha is hosting a free food giveaway on Saturday, November 22, and a free Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday, November 25.
On Saturday, November 22, more than 1,000 families will be able to receive a free turkey and other Thanksgiving staples at a distribution event hosted alongside Wanda Durant and the Durant Family Foundation, The Storehouse, and Bishop McNamara High School. The food giveaway will begin at 9:00 AM at Bishop McNamara High School, 6800 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747, and run while supplies last.
On Tuesday, November 25, Vice Chair Oriadha will host a free Thanksgiving dinner for residents alongside School Board Member Dr. Phelton Moss, Pastors JJ and Trina Hairston, and The Gathering Place. Doors open at 5:00 PM and the dinner will run from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Drew Freeman Middle School, 2600 Brooks Drive, Suitland, MD 20746. Pre-registration is required.
“While holidays are meant to be a time for joyous celebration, unfortunately, for a lot of our residents who are struggling financially, they can be incredibly stressful,” said Vice Chair Oriadha. “Our goal, by hosting these two events, is to take the stress out of Thanksgiving, and just give our residents a chance to enjoy themselves, without having to worry about how they’ll be able to afford putting a feast on their table.”
Members of the media are invited to cover both events and Vice Chair Oriadha is available for interviews leading up to or during each event.