Jun 2, 2025 | Volunteer Spotlights
Lori Lewis – Free Hugs and Full Hearts Lori Lewis first encountered Operation BBQ Relief (OBR) in August 2018 during catastrophic flooding in Pennsylvania. While coordinating meals for Port Carbon, Penn., she met a fellow volunteer proudly wearing a red OBR shirt—a...
May 29, 2025 | Days of Giving
On May 29, 2025, firefighters from across the region rushed to battle a massive fire at the historic St. John’s Catholic Church in Maria Stein, Ohio. As crews worked for hours to contain the flames, our Ohio Area Coordinator Dave Meyer jumped into...
May 28, 2025 | Days of Giving
While many know us for our disaster relief efforts, Operation BBQ Relief’s mission extends far beyond times of crisis. We’re dedicated to supporting our nation’s heroes—every day. In April and May 2025, in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend and...
May 21, 2025 | Days of Giving
We were proud to support the Texas Search and Rescue Exercise (TX SAREX) on May 21, 2025—an essential training event held in Houston, Texas that brought together first responders, National Guard units, the U.S. Coast Guard, and other emergency response agencies. TX...
