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...
Wilmer Valderrama surprises Florida community with much-needed hurricane relief
Wilmer Valderrama and his team joined forces with Operation BBQ Relief and the Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office for a day dedicated to giving back to the Leto Community to feed residents and first responders, in partnership with Hillsboro County. Read the...
Tampa, Florida – Pinellas County Officer Development
Operation BBQ Relief was honored to provide 120 meals to the future leaders of the fire service at the Pinellas County Officer Development program as part of The Always Serving Project on March 26, 2025. Over the course of three days, firefighters and fire officers...