Jonesboro, Arkansas (Tornado) / 1,700 Meals Over 2 Days
On the evening of March 28, 2020, a supercell thunderstorm produced several tornadoes in Arkansas. The most significant tornado was an EF3 tornado that ripped through Jonesboro. With winds up to 140 miles per hour, the tornado damaged homes, businesses, and an airport...
From the Heart – March 2020
From the Heart March 2020Meals served since 20113,178,533 CONNECT, INSPIRE, SERVE, EDUCATE, AND FEED THOSE IN NEED Message from CEO We hope you and your family are doing okay during this difficult time for our country. After discussion with our leadership team,...
Nashville, Tennessee (Tornado) / 120,780 Meals Over 8 Days
On March 3, 2020, central Tennessee experienced severe storms and at least one tornado. Initial surveys indicated EF3 tornado damage. The Tennessee Titans organization allowed Operation BBQ Relief to set up a command center outside of Nissan Stadium. For eight days,...
New Head of Volunteer Services
Operation BBQ Relief is pleased to announce Brian Polak as the new Head of Volunteer Services, effective February 22, 2020. Brian’s responsibilities include developing and managing all aspects of volunteer engagement and coordination, including strategies to...
Los Angeles, CA / 2020
Operation BBQ Relief hosted BBQ Basics for Los Angeles first responders. Operation BBQ Relief served hundreds of meals to the community while amazing pitmasters taught first responders the craft of BBQ that culminated with a friendly competition. Duff Goldman even...
From the Heart – February 2020
From the Heart February 2020Meals served since 20113,057,553 CONNECT, INSPIRE, SERVE, EDUCATE, AND FEED THOSE IN NEED Thank You! Special thanks to our thousands of donors and volunteers that have helped support Operation BBQ Relief since 2011. We are excited to see...