ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Those in need were able to get a warm meal this Christmas thanks to Joy Junction. The nonprofit hosted a Christmas meal at their 2nd St. location Wednesday. Story continues below Don't Miss: LIST: Top 10 New Mexico headlines from 2024 News: Family relieved to hear suspected Santa Fe hit-and-run driver is behind bars Community: Santa Fe Mediterranean food truck reopens following burglary in November Trending: Old Town Card shop thanking community; speaking out after suspected burglar is let out The meal was aimed to help those without a home or are hungry in the Albuquerque area. Officials say hosting the event is a way to give to those who are less fortunate. "We want them to feel like family. We do this to make them feel at home, even though it's not really their real home, but to make them feel like they are family to us," Joy Junction executive director Elma Reynalds said. Around 2,000 meals were prepared for Wednesday's event.