SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) -Hope on a Plate is Feed the Hungry's annual Christmas dinner serving those in need. This year, it is slated to feed around 400 families Monday, Dec. 23, at Enmarket Arena, but that is not all it entails. A big part of the dinner are the gifted toys to the children in attendance, all donations. In it's 16th year, because of the popularity of the event, currently, Feed the Hungry does not have enough toys for the number of children expected to attend, said Feed the Hungry CEO and State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-162). "We need over 600 toys, miraculously, by Monday, and we believe it will happen," said Rep. Gilliard. Feed the Hungry has been able to adapt to the event's growing capacity. "Every year it grows," says Rep. Gilliard, "and so when it grows, we already have people that are registered for toys, but then we have an overflow of toys for people who didn't register. So they're bringing their kids when when they come, and we sign them up at the door, and then we will allow them to come to the toy factory and pick out different items." This year, a surplus of 200 families registered for the event, and Gilliard says he needs the community's help in giving the 1400 expected children the best experience by donating toys. "We don't wanna turn any child away so that's our reach out to get more toys this weekend," he said. Gilliard said the community has never failed to meet the need in the past, but now, it's immediate and it's dire. "The need is great. If you can do something for someone else, give and shall be given," said Gilliard, "Don't you want to get your blessing because you already are blessed? Stop by the Empowerment Center and make someone's day better by blessing them with a toy." You can donate toys Saturday, Dec. 21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Feed the Hungry's Empowerment Center at 4704 Augusta Rd. in Garden City.