Jonesboro, Arkansas (Tornado) / 1,700 Meals Over 2 Days

Jonesboro, Arkansas (Tornado) / 1,700 Meals Over 2 Days

Mar 29, 2020 | Deployments

On the evening of March 28, 2020, a supercell thunderstorm produced several tornadoes in Arkansas. The most significant tornado was an EF3 tornado that ripped through Jonesboro. With winds up to 140 miles per hour, the tornado damaged homes, businesses, and an airport...
From the Heart – March 2020

From the Heart – March 2020

Mar 23, 2020 | Newsletters

From the Heart March 2020 Meals served since 20113,178,533 CONNECT, INSPIRE, SERVE, EDUCATE, AND FEED THOSE IN NEED Message from CEO We hope you and your family are doing okay during this difficult time for our country. After discussion with our leadership team,...
Nashville, Tennessee (Tornado) / 120,780 Meals Over 8 Days

Nashville, Tennessee (Tornado) / 120,780 Meals Over 8 Days

Mar 4, 2020 | Deployments

On March 3, 2020, central Tennessee experienced severe storms and at least one tornado. Initial surveys indicated EF3 tornado damage. The Tennessee Titans organization allowed Operation BBQ Relief to set up a command center outside of Nissan Stadium. For eight days,...
New Head of Volunteer Services

New Head of Volunteer Services

Mar 4, 2020 | News

Operation BBQ Relief is pleased to announce Brian Polak as the new Head of Volunteer Services, effective February 22, 2020.  Brian’s responsibilities include developing and managing all aspects of volunteer engagement and coordination, including strategies to...