Nick Cannon and Denise Richards lead the stars at annual Los Angeles Mission Thanksgiving event to serve meals to the needy

Nick Cannon and Denise Richards led the stars in distributing meals to those in need at the Los Angeles Mission’s annual Thanksgiving event.

Held the day before Thanksgiving itself, the luncheon each year welcomes a procession of bold names to stand behind the buffet.

And the 2023 lineup included none other than Nick, who exuded his irresistible appeal as he helped serve food to attendees.

Wearing black leather gloves and a huge pair of bronze sunglasses, the 43-year-old father of 12 showed off his megawatt smile for the shutterbugs.

He was joined at the event by his beauty queen, baby mama Brittany Bell, who cradled their two-year-old daughter Powerful Queen.

Dynamic duo: Nick Cannon and Denise Richards led the stars as they distributed meals to those in need at the Los Angeles Mission’s annual Thanksgiving event

Place to be: Held the day before Thanksgiving itself, the luncheon each year welcomes a procession of bold names to line up behind the buffet

Place to be: Held the day before Thanksgiving itself, the luncheon each year welcomes a procession of bold names to line up behind the buffet

Hunk-tastic: And in 2023, the lineup included none other than Nick, who exuded his irresistible appeal as he helped serve food to attendees

Hunk-tastic: And in 2023, the lineup included none other than Nick, who exuded his irresistible appeal as he helped serve food to attendees

Family affair: He was joined at the event by his beauty queen, baby mama Brittany Bell, who cradled their two-year-old daughter Powerful Queen

Family affair: He was joined at the event by his beauty queen, baby mama Brittany Bell, who cradled their two-year-old daughter Powerful Queen

Wow: At this year's event, beneficiaries received more than 600 pies and 3,000 pounds of turkey among other food items, according to the Los Angeles Daily News

Wow: At this year’s event, beneficiaries received more than 600 pies and 3,000 pounds of turkey among other food items, according to the Los Angeles Daily News

Denise, meanwhile, swept her signature blonde locks back into an updo, making sure they stayed out of her face as she did her bit for those less fortunate.

The former Bond girl, who was once married to Charlie Sheen, apparently found time to make a sign for herself too.

Bobby Berk, best known as the current interior designer on the Netflix revival of Queer Eye, was one of the names making his presence felt at the party.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer alum Emma Caulfield was one of the recognizable attendees, who saw the picture of holiday cheer behind the buffet.

Crystal Kung Minkoff, who found fame as a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, joined the festivities with her 10-year-old son Max.

Among the recognizable faces spotted among the crowd was Masiela Lusha, who played George Lopez’s daughter on his ABC sitcom.

Danny Trejo exuded his inimitable bonhomie at the buffet as he provided elbow grease alongside YouTube personality Kylie Cantrall.

Former Disney Chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg could be spotted alongside current Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

Tongs in hand: He was joined at the event by his beauty queen, baby mama Brittany Bell, who cradled their two-year-old daughter Powerful Queen

Tongs in hand: He was joined at the event by his beauty queen, baby mama Brittany Bell, who cradled their two-year-old daughter Powerful Queen

Yum: The former Bond girl, who was once married to Charlie Sheen, apparently found time to make a sign for herself too

Yum: The former Bond girl, who was once married to Charlie Sheen, apparently found time to make a sign for herself too

Boisterous as ever: Bobby Berk, best known as the current interior designer on the Netflix revival of Queer Eye, was one of the names who made his presence felt at the party

Boisterous as ever: Bobby Berk, best known as the current interior designer on the Netflix revival of Queer Eye, was one of the names who made his presence felt at the party

Buffy The Vampire Slayer alum: Emma Caulfield was one of the recognizable attendees, who saw the image of holiday cheer behind the buffet

Buffy The Vampire Slayer alum: Emma Caulfield was one of the recognizable attendees, who saw the image of holiday cheer behind the buffet

Mother and child: Crystal Kung Minkoff, who found fame as a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, joined the festivities with her 10-year-old son Max

Mother and child: Crystal Kung Minkoff, who found fame as a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, joined the festivities with her 10-year-old son Max

Blonde: Among the recognizable faces spotted among the crowd was Masiela Lusha, who played George Lopez's daughter in his ABC sitcom

Blonde: Among the recognizable faces spotted among the crowd was Masiela Lusha, who played George Lopez’s daughter in his ABC sitcom

So many stars: Danny Trejo exuded his inimitable bonhomie at the buffet as he provided the elbow grease alongside YouTube personality Kylie Cantrall

So many stars: Danny Trejo exuded his inimitable bonhomie at the buffet as he provided the elbow grease alongside YouTube personality Kylie Cantrall

The brass: (from right) Former Disney Chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg could be spotted next to current Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

The brass: (from right) Former Disney Chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg could be spotted next to current Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

At this year’s event, beneficiaries received more than 600 pies and 3,000 pounds of turkey, among other food items, according to the Daily news from Los Angeles.

On the plant-based side of the equation, attendees were also served a cumulative more than 800 pounds of green beans and 700 pounds of mashed potatoes.

The Los Angeles Mission released a statement claiming that “more people are now experiencing homelessness for the first time than ever in the history of Los Angeles.”

Their statement continued, “Los Angeles Mission is on the front lines of providing meals, hot showers, safe shelter and other life-giving support to those in need.”

One form of ‘life aid’ consists of more than 1,200 tarpaulins and 1,400 blankets for the homeless to protect themselves from the winter cold.