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Ridgefield, WA / 2022

Ridgefield, WA / 2022

Operation BBQ Relief teamed up with the ilani BBQ Fest and Weber Grills to host BBQ Basics for first responders in Ridgefield, WA. Teams were from the Washington State Patrol, Woodland Police, the Clark County Corrections, and several other law enforcement...

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From the Heart – June 2022

From the Heart – June 2022

From the Heart June 2022Message from the Co-Founders We hope you and your families are having a great summer. Operation BBQ Relief continues to participate in several events from coast to coast. These events are a great opportunity to practice our deployment...

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Operation BBQ Relief 2011-2022

Operation BBQ Relief 2011-2022

Operation BBQ Relief Co-Founders Stan Hays and Will Cleaver highlight what inspired them to start the organization in 2011 and the impact across the country today.

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From the Heart – May 2022

From the Heart – May 2022

From the Heart May 2022Message from the Co-Founders Operation BBQ Relief served our first meals 11 years ago on May 24, 2011.  Since those first meals, Operation BBQ Relief has served 9.6 million more meals since 2011. We want to convey many, many  thanks, gratitude,...

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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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