Sep 7, 2025 | Volunteer Spotlights
When Scott Jarrett retired from UPS in 2016 after 38 years, he knew exactly what he wanted to do next—give back. “I didn’t have the time to do it when I was working, and Operation BBQ Relief (OBR) was a great opportunity,” Scott said. Scott first learned about OBR...
Sep 6, 2025 | Days of Giving
On Sept. 6, 2025, Operation BBQ Relief staff and volunteers came together in Bristol, Tennessee, to support the 9/11 Tri-Cities Memorial Stair Climb. Our team served 730 meals to fuel participants as they honored the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Many of those...
Sep 3, 2025 | Days of Giving
On Sept. 3, 2025, Operation BBQ Relief volunteers—led by Pennsylvania Area Coordinator Lori Lewis—teamed up with Adam Roberts of the BBQ & Brew Music Festival and Project Pizza to serve military veterans at Orangeville Manor Personal Care Home in Orangeville,...
Aug 22, 2025 | Days of Giving
On Aug. 22, 2025, Operation BBQ Relief staff and volunteers fired up the smokers at Tomstock: Rockin’ for a Cure in Independence, Missouri—serving 1,000 meals to fuel an incredible night of music and purpose. The event raised vital funds for The H8 Cancer Foundation...
Aug 17, 2025 | Days of Giving
On Aug. 17, 2025, Operation BBQ Relief proudly joined fellow community organizations at the 2nd Annual Salute to American Heroes Celebrity Benefit Concert in Clearwater, Florida. The event honored the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military veterans and first...
