There was 120kg of ham and plenty of potato salad on the menu.

120kg of ham, 60kg of potato salad and 120 litres of jelly are just some of the numbers bringing joy to hundreds of people in need as the Auckland City Mission hosts its annual Christmas lunch. Video / Brett Phibbs

"We covered 47 projects in 12 towns and cities during 10 days.” - Andrew Irving

Air bookings saw a 250 per cent boost following Wednesday's announcement.

Auckland City Mission has some high profile support for its centenary.

The Crowded House and Split Enz frontman has written a song about Auckland's homeless to help raise money for the Auckland City Mission's new building on Hobson Street. Video / File / Auckland City Mission

"Not everyone is as lucky as you" - the sentiment one mother is instilling in her daughter from a very young age.

Preparations in the Spark Arena kitchens for the Auckland City Mission Christmas lunch speaking with City Mission fundraising team leader Alexis Sawyers.

Struggling Aucklanders may not be able to get help if City Mission donations don't pick up

"Sometimes all you see is a blanket and a pair of shoes, so it's easy to ignore. But it's important to remember that there's a person