As families across the metro gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving, several hundred took time out of their day to help others. More than 300 volunteers delivered food to the elderly and disabled as part of the Salvation Army's 16th annual Turkeyfest.

The Salvation Army partnered with Wal-Mart to make this Turkeyfest possible. One-hundred turkeys were donated for the meal.

The preparations for the Turkeyfest weren't small, but neither was the willingness to lend a helping hand. Hundreds of volunteers came together to form an army of sorts, to assemble Thanksgiving meals with all the fixings, from turkey, to potatoes, to dressing, and cranberries.

"This is my first year doing this, it's fun, it's a fun time! So I'm glad I came out," said volunteer, Mary Stawniak, of Bellevue.

There was a job for everyone, regardless of age or size. Totes and boxes were loaded up with the special deliveries, all to bring a happy holiday to those less fortunate.

"This year we are serving 1,360 meals, it went up a little today, most of the folks that are asking for a meal are older adults, and we also have younger people with disabilities," said D.D. Launderville with the Salvation Army.

The Johnson family from Omaha made five deliveries, using their holiday morning to make someone else's a little brighter. At the same time they were teaching their children the importance of giving.

"You know we've just had a really great year, we have so many blessings as I'm sure others do as well," said Becky Johnson. "This is just our way to get out and let our children be an active part in the community as well."

"Thought it'd be great to take the family out and do this, the kids have a good appreciation for what they have, and what they don't have," said Jeff Johnson.

With their first delivery to Linda and Tom Wilson, the Johnsons saw the satisfaction on the faces of those who they are helping. It gives both families even more to be thankful for this season.