Glenarden, Maryland (Monday, November 24, 2025) – Hundreds of families across the DMV got an extra helping hand this holiday season as WHUR 96.3FM, the Steve Harvey Morning Show, and Shabach Ministries Inc. came together to distribute bags of groceries and gift cards to households struggling to put food on the table.
Lines of families stretched from the parking lot of the Ministry Center of First Baptist Church of Glendarden down the block of Martin Luther King Junior Highway, many arriving hours early before the 11 a.m. event. By day’s end, hundreds of bags filled with Thanksgiving groceries, along with gift cards, had been placed directly into the hands of families facing food insecurity during what should be a season of celebration.
This annual outreach is fueled by the generosity of WHUR listeners, the Food2Feed campaign, Shabach Ministries, the First Baptist Church of Glenarden, and the Steve Harvey Morning Show Turkey Give Campaign. Their collective support ensures that families who may have been unsure how they would afford a holiday meal, especially amid the ongoing challenges linked to the federal government shutdown and regional furloughs, would instead enjoy a Thanksgiving filled with dignity and joy.
Sean Plater, General Manager of WHUR, said the station is committed to standing with families who need it most. “This is what community looks like. When families in our region are hurting, WHUR shows up, not with words, but with action. Thanks to our partners at the Steve Harvey Morning Show, Shabach Ministries, First Baptist Church of Glenarden and our incredible listeners, hundreds of households will sit down to a real Thanksgiving meal this year. That’s the power of love, service, and unity.”
Volunteers from WHUR, Shabach Ministries, and the First Baptist Church of Glenarden worked side by side to load grocery bags, distribute gift cards, and share words of encouragement with families experiencing hardship. For many residents, this support came at a critical moment, providing peace of mind in the midst of financial stress and uncertainty.
For over four decades, WHUR has led the charge in feeding families through its Food2Feed initiative and remains steadfast in its mission of service and uplift.
