Moore, Oklahoma (Tornado) / 143,000 Meals Over 12 Days
On May 20, 2013, an EF5 tornado struck Moore, a suburb of Oklahoma City. The tornado was part of a massive weather system that also produced several thunderstorms and smaller tornadoes. 1,150 homes and buildings were destroyed and the tornado caused $2 billion in...
West, Texas (Explosion) / 16,000 Meals Over 8 Days
On April 17, 2013, a massive explosion and fire occurred at a fertilizer plant in the small town of West. 15 people were killed, more than 160 people were injured, and more than 150 buildings were destroyed or damaged. Operation BBQ Relief volunteers served hot meals...
Adairsville, Georgia (Tornado) / 5,000 Meals Over 3 Days
On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, a high end EF3 tornado struck northwest Bartow and central Gordon counties in Georgia. With peak winds estimated to be 160 miles per hour, the tornado left a path of destruction 21.8 miles long and up to 900 yards wide. The tornado...
Hoboken, Staten Island, Long Beach & Brick, New Jersey (Hurricane Sandy) / 100,200 Meals Over 12 Days
From October 22 to November 2, 2012, Hurricane Sandy tore through the Northeastern United States. At the time, this was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record. 285 people were killed across seven countries, and the storm left over $75 billion in damages. Operation...
Louisiana and Mississippi / (Hurricane) / 55,000 Meals Over 11 Days
On August 21, 2012, Category 1 Hurricane Isaac made landfall in Louisiana. Through September 3, the hurricane caused $611.8615 million in damages and five total deaths across three states. Operation BBQ Relief volunteers from neighboring states set up in Louisiana and...
Colorado Springs, Colorado (Fire) / 1,700 Meals Over 3 Days
The Waldo Canyon Fire started approximately four miles northwest of Colorado Springs on June 23, 2012. The fire caused the evacuation of over 32,000 residents throughout Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, and Woodland Park. Approximately 346 homes were destroyed by...