A Thanksgiving Message from Barack:

As Americans gather with family and friends and reflect on what we're thankful for, let's all do our part to help the growing number of people who have no place to go for a meal on Thanksgiving - or any other day.

As a result of rising costs on everything from health care to gasoline, more and more Americans can't afford to put food on the table. At the same time, pantries are being stretched thin as a result of reduced donations and cuts in government assistance. A report released last week showed that the number of Americans without food security grew by 300,000 from 2005 to 2006. That is unacceptable in this country, of all countries.

To help address this, we need to stand up to the special interests, bring Republicans and Democrats together, and pass the Farm Bill immediately. And while we're at it, let's strengthen the Emergency Food Assistance Program, the Food Stamp Program and the Commodity Supplemental Food Programs and launch additional anti-hunger initiatives to help ensure that no American goes hungry.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, I'll be visiting the New Horizons food pantry in Manchester, New Hampshire. And I encourage all Americans to do what they can every day to help those in need - because the best way to show our gratitude for what we have is by doing our part for those who have less.

Learn how you can get involved here.

And a Thanksgiving reminder from the Colorado Campaign Director Ray Rivera:

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Colorado caucuses are less than three months away. Now's the time to build our movement and show your support.

Invite five friends to join our campaign and get a free bumper sticker:

http://co.barackobama.com/sticker



As we enter the final push, it's more important than ever that we build our campaign in Colorado.

Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to sign up and join our movement -- they'll get a free bumper sticker, and so will you:

http://co.barackobama.com/sticker

Thank you for all that you do,

Ray Rivera
Colorado State Director
Obama for America

P.S. -- Don't forget you need to be a registered Democrat by December 5th, 2007 if you want to caucus for Barack!

To join the movement, head over to Colorado for Barack Obama and find an event near you. The campaign is hosting voter registration drives, caucus trainings, debate watching parties and other exciting events throughout the state.