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...
Camp OBR In Action – 2024
2024 was a landmark year for Camp OBR, our retreat on Lake of the Ozarks for Members of the Military, Veterans, Families of Fallen Heroes, First Responders, and their loved ones. We completed renovations in June and hosted a total of 11 events throughout the year. In...
Landover, Maryland – Army Navy Tailgate
On Dec. 14, 2024, in Landover, Md., we fired up the grills at the Horse Soldier Bourbon and Travis Manion Foundation Army vs. Navy tailgates, serving 4,000 meals to Military, Veterans, Families of Fallen Heroes, and their supporters. It was a privilege to give back to...
Puerto Rico
On Dec. 4-6, 2024, Operation BBQ Relief teamed up with the Caribbean BBQ Association, Volunteers of America, The United Pearls of Puerto Rico, and the US Coast Guard Culinary Program. Together, we brought 450 hot meals to Coast Guardsmen and their families stationed...
Nashville, Tennessee – Mission: Possible Turkey Fry
On Nov. 25-26, 2024, Operation BBQ Relief teamed up with country music artist Tracy Lawrence for his 19th Annual Mission: Possible Turkey Fry! Together with amazing volunteers, community partners, and sponsors, we helped prep and cook 1,600 turkeys, providing...
Western North Carolina & Eastern Tennessee
On Nov. 25-27, 2024, we provided Thanksgiving meals to 13 communities in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Thanks to dedicated volunteers from 10 states, 5,200 meals were provided—1,000 delivered by helicopter to...