Dave Meyer
From the competition circuit to the heart of disaster zones, Dave Meyer has been part of the OBR family since 2019. "I’ve always volunteered, but when I discovered Operation BBQ Relief while competing in BBQ events, something clicked," Dave said. "Feeding 'The One Hot...
Hollywood, Florida – Florida Fleet Week
On April 26, 2025, Operation BBQ Relief proudly partnered with the USO to serve 325 hot meals to U.S. Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and their supporters at the Florida Fleet Week “Rock the Night” concert in Hollywood, Florida. Throughout the event, our dedicated...
TAPS Parents Retreat
On April 23-27, 2025, we had the profound honor of partnering with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to host a very special retreat at Camp OBR. We welcomed 23 parents who have endured the unimaginable loss of a child in military service, offering...
Manhattan, Kansas – 339th MCT Deployment
On April 19, 2025, Operation BBQ Relief (OBR) Region 4 Area Coordinator Randy Hartmann and his wife Karen had the honor of providing 100 delicious meals to the service members and families of the U.S. Army Reserve 339th Movement Control Team, based in Manhattan, Kan.,...
Tennesee and North Carolina – Easter Meals
On April 19, 2025, dozens of dedicated Operation BBQ Relief volunteers came together in Tennessee and North Carolina to serve 2,500 Easter meals to communities still rebuilding after Hurricane Helene. Thanks to the incredible support of our volunteers and community...
Austin Millikan
When devastating floods struck his home state of Kentucky in 2022, Austin Millikan didn’t hesitate—he knew he wanted to help. “I was looking for a volunteer group that was on site,” Austin said. “That’s when I first heard of Operation BBQ Relief (OBR). I chose to...