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Eagles Star Saquon Barkley Hands Out Turkeys At Montco Supermarket
The Birds running back spent time with local families in need this week.
EAST NORRITON, PA — Eagles superstar running back Saquon Barkley was spotted hanging with fans in Montgomery County this week as he handed out turkeys to families in need.
Barkley spent much of the day Tuesday at the Acme in East Norriton Township as part of the initiative with his Michael Ann and Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation.
"We are grateful to support the community and spread hope this holiday season," the foundation shared.
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Barkley and his group handed out some 200 turkeys altogether, chiefly to families in the Norristown Area School District.
Barkley also posed for pictures with fans and attendees, cradling a premature baby that was placed in his arms.
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"That was probably the most nerve wracking I've been all year, handling something," Barkley told reporters after the event, grinning.
Barkley was joined by Birds famous security man "Big Dom" DiSandro at the event.
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