PITTSBURGH —

Through several local efforts, thousands were able to enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal. Whether it was community centers putting their best foot forward or police officers going door to door, many people weren’t hungry on Thursday.

For nearly three decades, Pittsburgh police officers like Darrick Payton have been knocking on doors to start their Thanksgiving. Advertisement

“I’m in my 11th year,” Payton said. “I’ve been giving them out for 11 years. In this season, there’s more people in need than we think.”

Payton’s Zone 1 station handed out 660 meals Thursday morning to people in homes, high-rises and apartments.

“It’s awesome,” the officer from Zone 1 said. “It really brings home about why we’re here, what we’re doing and why it matters.”

A total of 5,600 boxes filled w

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