Gold Star Young Adults Retreat
From June 10th to June 14th, 2024, we hosted an unforgettable retreat for young adult survivors of military loss from TAPS at Camp OBR. This incredible group of young adults, aged 18 to 29, had experienced the profound loss of parents, siblings, and spouses. Over the...
Various Cities, Missouri
When an event we were catering was canceled at the last minute in June 2024, Operation BBQ Relief Volunteers Mike and Elaine Moore made sure none of the food went to waste. They provided more than 100 hot barbecue meals to firefighters with the Kansas City Fire...
Poway, California
On May 29, 2024, Operation BBQ Relief Volunteers Jeff Allen, Ronnie Gilman, and Andrew Steinmetz served 200 hot barbecue meals to first responders at the 2024 San Miguel Firefighters Charitable Golf Tournament in Poway, California. We also educated golf tournament...
Richardson, Texas (Storm Response) / 1,750 Meals Over 3 Days
On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, severe weather swept through North Texas causing widespread power outages impacting thousands of people. Within 48 hours, we were on the ground in Richardson, Texas providing meals to first responders, residents, and relief workers impacted...
Rogers, Arkansas (Tornado) / 6,395 Meals Over 9 Days
On May 26, 2024, multiple tornadoes tore through Northwest Arkansas and left destruction in their wake. Within 48 hours, we were on the ground in Rogers, Ark. to provide the “One Hot Meal That Matters” to people impacted by the storms. Over the course of nine days, we...
Clearwater, Florida
During Memorial Day weekend on May 25, 2024, Operation BBQ Relief was proud to participate in the Clearwater Honorfest, an event honoring the memory of the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We provided 250 hot barbecue meals to first...