Freeport, Illinois (Flood) / 3,681 Meals Over 4 Days

Freeport, Illinois (Flood) / 3,681 Meals Over 4 Days

Mar 23, 2019 | Deployments

During the second week of March in 2019, historic flooding along the east bank of the Pecatonica River forced many residents from their homes. The Stephenson County Emergency Manager reached out to Operation BBQ Relief for help. Thank you to The Salvation Army of...
Fremont, Nebraska (Flood) / 15,830 Meals Over 18 Days

Fremont, Nebraska (Flood) / 15,830 Meals Over 18 Days

Mar 20, 2019 | Deployments

In late March of 2019, heavy rains in Nebraska caused widespread flooding that resulted in the damage or destruction of 2,000 homes and 340 businesses. Additionally, there was 1.3 billion dollars worth of damage to infrastructure, crops, and cattle. Operation BBQ...
Volunteer Awards

Volunteer Awards

Mar 3, 2019 | News

Thank you to all of our volunteers who attended the first annual volunteer banquet.  We truly hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!  And a huge thank you to all of you who worked behind the scenes to make everything happen.  It was a weekend to remember!  A huge...