With only a few days to go until Santa arrives, Auckland City Mission staff and volunteers are gearing up to host New Zealand's biggest Christmas Lunch.
More than 2,000 people are expected to turn up for the feast at the ANZ Viaduct Events Centre on Christmas day.
A further 500 volunteers have been selected to help at the event.
Guests will be treated to 300kg of ham, 2,000 chicken drumsticks and 300kg of potatoes for their main meal, followed by jelly and ice cream for dessert.
City Missioner Chris Farrelly said, "the people who come to Christmas lunch at the Mission bring with them myriad stories of trauma and sadness".
"They may be homeless or living in poverty and unable to afford to have their Christmas meal at home. They may be elderly or alone and have nowhere else to go. Or they may be estranged from their families. Whatever their circumstances, the Mission welcomes them on Christmas Day to share a meal and company."
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