Landover, Maryland – Army Navy Tailgate
On Dec. 14, 2024, in Landover, Md., we fired up the grills at the Horse Soldier Bourbon and Travis Manion Foundation Army vs. Navy tailgates, serving 4,000 meals to Military, Veterans, Families of Fallen Heroes, and their supporters. It was a privilege to give back to...
Puerto Rico
On Dec. 4-6, 2024, Operation BBQ Relief teamed up with the Caribbean BBQ Association, Volunteers of America, The United Pearls of Puerto Rico, and the US Coast Guard Culinary Program. Together, we brought 450 hot meals to Coast Guardsmen and their families stationed...
Nashville, Tennessee – Mission: Possible Turkey Fry
On Nov. 25-26, 2024, Operation BBQ Relief teamed up with country music artist Tracy Lawrence for his 19th Annual Mission: Possible Turkey Fry! Together with amazing volunteers, community partners, and sponsors, we helped prep and cook 1,600 turkeys, providing...
Western North Carolina & Eastern Tennessee
On Nov. 25-27, 2024, we provided Thanksgiving meals to 13 communities in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Thanks to dedicated volunteers from 10 states, 5,200 meals were provided—1,000 delivered by helicopter to...
Veterans Day 2024
On Nov. 11, 2024, we were honored to provide 1,400 hot meals to military veterans and their supporters across four states in celebration of Veterans Day. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our amazing volunteers and...
Operation BBQ Relief Raises Over $140,000 Through Big Green Egg’s Fundraising Match Campaign for Hurricane Relief!
KANSAS CITY, Mo.- November 5, 2024: In an incredible show of generosity and community spirit, Operation BBQ Relief partnered with Big Green Egg in an exclusive fundraising match campaign that raised more than $140,000 in just one week. After witnessing the relief...