Volunteers at the Salvation Army on Main Street in Buffalo serve up Thanksgiving meals by the hundreds to those in need. For many, like Roxanne Green, the holiday wouldn't be the same without the generosity. 

"It means I get to spend some time for my grandchildren and my best friend and we all all eat together. We're having a wonderful time and it's delicious," said Green. 

The annual tradition pulls in people from diverse backgrounds who find a common bond in their humanity.

"We have volunteers form different groups, different faiths, different ages who come to serve their fellow man here in Buffalo and it's a great thing to see," said Major Steven Lopes. 

William Cowell stopped by for a hot meal but says he was thankful to also find friendship. Cowell, whose been homeless since February, was especially appreciative for 10-year-old Sawyer Saperston. He and the young boy bonded in their shared love for the same comic book character. 

"He was telling me how thankful he is for the people, including me, to be helping the people who don't have much stuff," said Saperston. 

As a token of appreciation, Cowell gifted the young boy a movie mask that he happened to have with him.

"If the shoe was on the other foot.  I'd do the same thing for them. I'm really grateful this is a good day for all of us," said Cowell.