Western North Carolina & Eastern Tennessee

Nov 25, 2024 | Days of Giving

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 areas without road access.
Together, we ensured these communities—many still without power—that they have not been forgotten. A special thank you to our partners at Butterball, Hickory Soup Kitchen, and Flight For Life for making this initiative possible.

Donate

Join the #iamOBR movement with a tax deductible monthly contribution where you can select donation options to help support Operation BBQ Relief.

Volunteer

Operation BBQ Relief relies solely on volunteers like you. Whether you are a competition BBQ team, caterer, restaurateur or simply an individual or group wanting to help when disaster strikes, we want you to be a part of this rewarding experience in helping people.