EL PASO, Texas -- Mayor John Cook holds his annual Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless and needy in El Paso again.

The event has grown every year since it started in 2005.

The tradition now serves more than 6,000 people.

Sun Metro, Rescue Mission, Salvation Army, and Helen of Troy are making 2009’s dinner possible.

You can help by donating food or money.

The dinner is on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Convention Center.

Salvation Army:
544-9811
Corn
Green Beans
Peas
Carrots
Boxed mashed potatoes
Butter
Cranberry sauce
Any meats

Rescue Mission:
532-2575
Plastic utensils
Cups
Plates
Seasonings
Sugar
Coffee
Corn starch
Assorted can goods
Any meats

Monetary donations are welcome at either agency. However, if you would like to give directly to the Mayors Thanksgiving, please make checks to :
Mayors Thanksgiving Dinner

Send to:
Mayor Cook’s Office
2 Civic Center Plaza
10th floor
El Paso, Texas 79901