Lone Jack, Missouri – Army Family Day
To all the Army families out there–thank you. On June 7, 2025 we had the honor of celebrating you. Through The Always Serving Project™, Operation BBQ Relief provided 100 meals at a unit family day for active-duty soldiers and families of the 445th Medical Detachment...
Benton Harbor, Michigan – Veteran Stand Down
We were proud to partner with the Berrien County Veteran Services Office at the 2025 Military Veteran Stand Down in Benton Harbor, Michigan on June 6, 2025! This incredible event connected hundreds of veterans with essential services—from food and clothing to medical...
Lori Lewis
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...
Maria Stein, Ohio – Fire
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 action—rallying...
Feeding the Firefighters 2025
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...
Houston, Texas – Texas Search and Rescue Exercise
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...