For about 5,000 people in Pittsburgh, a knock on their front door Thanksgiving morning from a police officer didn't mean trouble; instead, it meant a turkey dinner had arrived.

For the past quarter-century, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has teamed up with other local law enforcement agencies, along with rotary clubs and a church, to bring Thanksgiving meals to those in need.

Meals are cooked and packed by the rotary clubs and St. Mary Orthodox Church before officers bring them to homes and apartments across the city. Some officers were on the job, while others volunteered their time.

Officers KDKA followed offered a quick "happy Thanksgiving" at the door before handing over meals, usually followed by a "thank you" from a neighbor.

"To have these meals, they mean a lot because my gran

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