Staten Island, NY / 2019
Operation BBQ Relief kicked off the BBQ Basics program in Staten Island, New York. Nine teams from the United States Coast Guard and the Englewood Fire Department spent the first day learning about the tools, equipment, and methods needed to make the one hot meal that...
From the Heart – August 2019
From the Heart August 2017Meals served since 20112,964,338 Serving the One Hot Meal that MattersHope, Friendship, Compassion, Connect, Inspire + ServeFROM THE CO-FOUNDERS While the U.S. hurricane season generally runs June through November, we’ve historically seen our...
From the Heart – July 2019
From the Heart July 2019FROM THE CO-FOUNDERS In 2011, OBR began as a group of individuals, just wanting to make a difference in a local community after a devastating tragedy hit. We had no idea at the time how quickly we could go from a group of BBQ fanatics wanting...
Pork Belly Burnt End Sandwich
These morsels of pork amazingness are always worth the wait. Slow roasted and slathered in barbecue sauce, this tender and flavorful pork belly is so magical you’ll be thinking of it again and again and again…
From the Heart – June 2019
From the Heart June 2019 Serving the One Hot Meal that MattersHope, Friendship, Compassion, Connect, Inspire + ServeWelcome to FROM THE HEART the bi-monthly newsletter from Operation BBQ Relief. We hope you enjoy what you find inside and learn more about how OBR helps...
Tulsa, Oklahoma (Flood) / 7,950 Meals Over 7 Days
On June 6, 2019, a storm dumped more than four inches of rain on Tulsa within three hours and caused widespread flooding along the Arkansas River. Roughly 600 homes and businesses in the Tusla area were subsequently forced to evacuate. Operation BBQ Relief volunteers...