A time for giving! Harrison Ford and Bella Thorne don aprons to dole out Christmas Eve meals to the homeless

This time of year is all about giving, and Harrison Ford and Bella Thorne did just that on the night before Christmas.
One doesn't usually see a legend such as Harrison Ford wearing an apron, but duty called while serving up a hot Christmas Eve meal to the homeless at the Los Angeles Mission.
Harrison was just one of the celebrities who took time out to participate in the annual star-studded event to feed the homeless on Monday.

Happy serving: Harrison Ford donned a red apron to participate in Los Angeles Misson's Christmas Eve meal for the homeless on Monday

The 70-year-old Star Wars hunk stood on his feet for hours as he doled out portions of creamy mashed potatoes to the thousands of people who lined up.
But Harrison took it all in his stride and seemed more than happy to help.
Harrison wore his red Los Angeles Mission apron over a cosy black jumper and green scarf.

Carrot top: Bella Thorne showed off her pretty red hair while serving up cooked carrots at the Los Angeles Mission event

He had to be in downtown LA bright and early in the morning, and no doubt was wise to bundle up.
The actor even wore his signature baseball cap that was perched jauntily on his greying hair.
Bella Thorne, meanwhile, was a festive sight with her long red hair and warm smile.
She wore a navy and red holiday jumper over yellow print blouse and a grey rose hat.

At his station: Harrison is ready to dole out some creamy mashed potatoes

Starry day: Harrison got to rub elbows with Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa; and Lisa Rinna, pictured right, also took part in feeding the homeless

Indy Jones behind the counter: Harrison looked so handsome in his red apron and sanitary gloves

The 15-year-old Shake It Up! star was in charge of serving the cooked carrots and she did so with speed and a courteous manner.
Other celebrities on hand to take part in the organisations's annual event, which began at 10:45am, included Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin.

Star with a heart: Lisa Rinna has made the Los Angeles Mission Christmas Eve event part of her holiday tradition

Fuzzy feeling: Melissa Gilbert hung out with actor Timothy Busfield

Pitching in: Disney star Olivia Holt wanted to be part of the serving team too

Former child star Danielle Fishel also took part, along with actress Melissa Gilbert who happily posed with Thirtysomething star Timothy Busfield.
Olivia Holt also showed up at the event to play server, looking smashing in her red apron along with a chic chef's hat. 
There was even a Santa who presented to the guests gifts and toys that were generously donated