Racine, Wisconsin
We were honored to provide free hot barbecue meals to military veterans and service members at a tailgate before the Racine Raiders Football Armed Forces Appreciation Night game against the River City Rough Riders on July 6, 2024. We are incredibly thankful to our...
Gary Brownsberger
The Rod Cramer Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to an individual who exemplifies volunteerism and is recognized for their outstanding contributions to Operation BBQ Relief. This year’s recipient, Gary “G5” Brownsberger, was chosen due to the heart, work ethic,...
Camp OBR Open House – June 26 & 27
We are excited to share that after years of planning and hard work, Camp OBR opened its doors to our community at our recent Open House! It was an incredible opportunity for guests to experience firsthand the serene beauty and healing atmosphere that Camp OBR offers...
Spencer, Iowa (Flooding) / 10,750 Meals Over 7 Days
After record flooding in Iowa damaged roads and bridges, shuttered or destroyed homes and businesses, required hospitals and nursing homes to evacuate, and left millions without power or safe drinking water, Operation BBQ Relief arrived on June 24 to provide the "One...
Columbia, South Carolina
The Operation BBQ Relief team was on the ground in Columbia, S.C. on June 15, 2024 at the epic Southeastern BBQ Showdown! We partnered with legendary pitmaster Sunny Lynn Moody to host a BBQ Academy for military, veterans, first responders, and their family members....
Huntsville, Alabama
Operation BBQ Relief volunteers, led by our Area Coordinator for Alabama Stephen Campbell, were hard at work on June 14 & 15, 2024 providing 300 meals to the veterans and staff at Floyd E. “Tut” Fann State Veterans Home in Huntsville, Ala. as part of the “BBQ With...