Alan Nichols

Alan Nichols

August 7, 2023 is National Purple Heart Day, and we want to share the extraordinary story of one of our longtime volunteers – Alan Nichols. Alan valiantly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and received the Bronze Star, Army Commendation for Heroism,...
Warrenton, MO / 2022

Warrenton, MO / 2022

Stan Hays and Brett Atkinson taught BBQ Basics to members of the military and their spouses at Vetapalooza 2022 in Warrenton, Missouri. Participants learned how to cook salmon on a whiskey barrel stave, bacon wrapped pork tenderloin, baby back ribs, chicken fajitas,...
Hazard, Kentucky (Flooding) / 129,664 Meals Over 31 Days

Hazard, Kentucky (Flooding) / 129,664 Meals Over 31 Days

The historic flood in Eastern Kentucky on July 28th devastated communities across several counties.  Operation BBQ Relief was immediately on the ground less than 24 hours after the flood to meet with local officials to assess need, survey sites, and determine safety...
From the Heart – August 2022

From the Heart – August 2022

From the Heart August 2022 Message from the Co-Founders August has been a very busy month for Operation BBQ Relief.  The historic flood in Eastern Kentucky on July 28th devastated communities across several counties.  Operation BBQ Relief was immediately on the ground...