Children are the special guests of Los Angeles Mission in their traditional Christmas celebration

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Volunteers at the Los Angeles Mission gave away gourmet holiday meals and toys to families in need on Friday.

Thousands of people lined up at the L.A. Mission, creating a line that stretched for several blocks. Volunteers served up delicious meals for those in need. One of the celebrity chefs who helped prepare the food was Ben Ford, the son of actor Harrison Ford.

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