HOUSTON -- Tens of thousands of Houstonians in need enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal, thanks to two massive charity events Thursday, KPRC Local 2 reported.

The 24th annual Waste Management Superfeast and the City Wide Club Thanksgiving Feast were held at different downtown Houston locations.

The Superfeast took place in front of Houston City Hall, 900 Smith at Walker. The City Wide Club Feast was held at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Both feasts began at 10 a.m. with the serving lines continuing until everyone was fed.

Officials said the Superfeast was expected to serve 8,500 pounds of turkey, 4,000 pounds of dressing, 400 gallons of gravy, 4,000 pounds of whole cranberries, 4,000 pounds of green beans, 4,000 pounds of corn, more than 24,000 servings of cakes and pies from Wal-Mart and Camelot Desserts, 30,000 slices of Wal-Mart white and wheat bread, and 22,000 servings of Coca-Cola.

All excess food was donated to the End Hunger Network and the Houston Food Bank.

Approximately 17,500 people were fed at the Superfeast, 500 more than in 2007. Thousands more attended the City Wide Club Thanksgiving Feast.

Thousands of volunteers were on hand to set up, cook, serve, wait on tables, fold and distribute clothing, and clean up.

Volunteer Information:

www.volunteerhouston.org
Superfeast Hot Line: 713-516-3501
City Wide Club Thanksgiving Feast Hot Line: 713-752-2582