Pikeville, Kentucky (Flood) / 15,150 Meals Over 12 Days
When devastating storms swept through the Appalachian states on Feb. 14-15, 2025, the resulting floods left a trail of destruction. Lives were lost, homes and businesses were washed away, and communities were left reeling. In the face of this tragedy, Operation BBQ...
Franklin, Tennessee – Super Butts
On February 9-10, 2025, Super Bowl weekend, the smoke was rolling, and the spirit of giving was alive in Tennessee! Steve Anderson, Operation BBQ Relief’s Area Coordinator for Tennessee, led an incredible team of volunteers in smoking 500 pork butts for the The Rotary...
Todd Hensley
Operation BBQ Relief (OBR) volunteer, Todd Hensley, traveled all the way from Maui to help us provide “The One Hot Meal That Matters” to people impacted by wildfires during our recent deployment to Southern California. “Following the Maui fires in August 2024, over...
Malibu, California (Wildfires) / 21,703 Meals Over 17 Days
After 17 days on the ground, our deployment to Southern California came to an end on Jan. 29, 2025. We arrived on Jan. 12 in response to the devastating wildfires that claimed lives, turned entire neighborhoods to ash, and displaced countless families. We had the...
Disaster Response Team in Action – 2024
When disaster strikes, our incredible pitmasters and dedicated volunteers rally together from all corners of the country to provide hot BBQ meals to affected residents, first responders, and relief workers. In 2024, our disaster response team delivered over 1.5...
The Always Serving Project in Action – 2024
While we're best known for our disaster relief efforts, our mission to serve extends far beyond emergency response. Through The Always Serving Project, we honor those dedicated to service by providing year-round support. This includes Meals of Gratitude, BBQ...