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...
Spring at Camp OBR: Purpose, Connection, and the Healing Power of BBQ
Over two weeks in late March and early April, dozens of volunteers and staff members from across the country came together to help prepare Camp OBR for the busy summer season. Generations of Veterans—from Vietnam to post-9/11— along with First Responders, Military...
Town ‘N’ Country, Florida – Wilmer Valderrama and Hillsborough County
On March 29, 2025, Operation BBQ Relief, in partnership with Wilmer Valderrama, E.P.U., and the Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office, returned to West Park in Tampa’s Town 'N’ Country area for a special event supporting the community’s ongoing recovery from...
Lincoln, Missouri – Lakeview Heights Fire Protection District
On March 29, 2025, Operation BBQ Relief had the privilege of providing 100 hot meals at the Lakeview Heights Fire Protection District’s Annual Dinner and Meeting in Lincoln, Mo. It was an honor to support these courageous firefighters whose quick actions helped save...