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Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Operation BBQ Relief teamed up with North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation and  Smokey Dave's BBQ to serve 200 meals to the families of fallen firefighters from the state of North Carolina.  We are honored to serve those who serve us and their families. 

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From the Heart – April 2022

From the Heart – April 2022

From the Heart April 2022 Message from the Co-Founders Volunteers are the heart and soul of Operation BBQ Relief. Operation BBQ Relief sends our gratitude to over 14,000 volunteers who have helped serve the one hot meal that matters.  We continued to be inspired by...

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Kingsport, TN / 2022

Kingsport, TN / 2022

"To say the last few days were amazing is an understatement. The entire Operation BBQ Relief staff and volunteers along with Certified Angus Beef ® brand Chef Michael Ollier shared so much BBQ knowledge with first responders from throughout the region. Our Pit Master,...

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Tallahassee, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

Operation BBQ Relief served lunch at the state of Florida Emergency Operations Center during their mock disaster. Thank you to all the volunteers and staff members that helped share the healing power of BBQ with the emergency management teams.

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Fayetteville, NC / 2022

Fayetteville, NC / 2022

"The first BBQ Basics of 2022 was a huge success! We had a great team that worked well together and an AMAZING group of veterans participating in BBQ Basics. We were also able to feed the homeless community and the staff on shift at Fayetteville VA NC Coastal Health...

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Gardner, Kansas

Gardner, Kansas

"Operation BBQ Relief was privileged to serve a VIP dinner to veterans, active military members, and their families. The dinner was hosted by FISH - Friends In Service of Heroes. It is always an honor to cook and serve a meal to those that have given so much. We were...

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