Barack Obama Plays Santa At DC Boys And Girls Club

WASHINGTON, DC — Former President Barack Obama stopped by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington to spread some holiday cheer Thursday, passing out gifts and posing for a photo with middle schoolers at the center.

“There's no better time than the holiday season to reach out and give back to our communities. Great to hear from young people at the Boys & Girls Club in DC today,” Obama wrote on Twitter with a photo of himself with the kids at the center.

Obama, wearing a red santa cap and a leather jacket, stopped by the Jelleff Club on Benning Road in Northeast Washington for about half an hour Thursday, The Washington Post reported.

The Post also noted that he and former first lady Michelle Obama have made four other surprise visits to D.C.-area schools and community centers since leaving office.

There's no better time than the holiday season to reach out and give back to our communities. Great to hear from young people at the Boys & Girls Club in DC today. pic.twitter.com/FSJkj1qwg9
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 14, 2017

Here’s some Christmas cheer: check out @BarackObama surprising kids at the Boys and Girls Club. #ObamaAndKids pic.twitter.com/RR0EOxSU8R
— Katie Hill (@KatieMHill) December 14, 2017

Photo credit: Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press