Thanksgiving Day is a day of tradition for so many, whether it's watching football together, the early-morning turkey trots, or generations-long family gatherings.

On Pittsburgh's North Side, however, for the Light of Life Rescue Mission, a tradition has carried on for more than 70 years. Each Thanksgiving morning, volunteers gather together from the early morning hours until the evening to prepare, cook, and serve meals to those in need.

This tradition has been going on for 73 years, and beginning around 4 a.m., Light of Life gets to work with the hope of feeding more than 1,000 people.

"This is year 73, we started this in 1952, so 73 years of providing Thanksgiving and hope on Thanksgiving Day to those in need," said Light of Life Rescue Mission Assistant Executive Director Doug Smith

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