b. gaddy started the traditional 40 years ago. they served thousands many with nowhere to go. >> bgaddy was an institution here, when she passed away there was a threat this was going to go away. >> reporter: we're starting to pick up today. so we're cautiously optimistic that we're going to be able to make my mother's 3 0th thanksgiving dinner. >> reporter: they're still running low on corn and potatoes. but they're hoping people will step up with donations. b gaddy died of breast cancer but people hope that she will continue the tradition she started many years ago. jessica cartalia. >> for more information or if you would like to make a donation log on to our website. >>> still ahead at 5:00, peaceful protesters, police use pepper spray on a group of students how they're fighting back and who is being punished. >> i'm alex demetrick. coming up a massive search for a missing 75-year-old man. that story as eyewitness news continues. >> compared to last thanksgiving there's a big difference in gas ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> it's 5:29. 59d