Deployments Since 2011

Combining our skills as competition cooks, caterers and chefs to provide meals to those affected and first responders of disasters in the United States. Since 2011 our volunteers and teams have deployed for over 199 days in 21 states after 34 disasters.

When a disaster strikes, we evaluate multiple factors: size, destruction, people affected and services affected. Based on what we learn, we determine whether or not to deploy and the estimated size, duration and needs. At that time, notifications go out to our volunteers and state leads and we begin executing our standard operating procedures.
Operation BBQ Relief is surrounded by an incredible group of volunteers and supporters across the country who spring into action when disaster relief is needed.
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Deployments 2011 – 2019

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West Plains, Missouri (Flood) / 13,300 Meals over 10 Days

Historic rainfall caused extension flooding in West Plains and surrounding areas. We apologize if you or your company is not listed. Things can get crazy during a deployment, and we do the best we can to keep track of all the great volunteers…

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Goodman, Missouri (Tornado) / 1557 Meals over 4 Days

An EF2-rated storm hit Goodman, and damaged the school, 40 homes and about a dozen businesses. Based on damage, the storm packed winds of more than 100 miles-per-hour. The three mile path of damage is spread out about a third-of-a-mile wide. We…

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Hutchinson and Reno County, Kansas (Fire) / 1,850 Meals over 3 Days

We apologize if you or your company is not listed. Things can get crazy during a deployment, and we do the best we can to keep track of all the great volunteers and businesses who help make OBR happen. If you or your company is not listed,…

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Smithville, Missouri (Tornado) / 525 Meals over 2 Days

An EF2 tornado with peak winds of 132 mph, damaged or destroyed between 60 and 70 homes. We apologize if you or your company is not listed. Things can get crazy during a deployment, and we do the best we can to keep track of all the great…

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Gatlinburg, Tennesee (Fire) / 13,400 Meals over 3 Days

A fire in Great Smoky Mountain National Park spread to the neighboring communities, killing 14 people, destroying more than 2,000 homes and businesses and forcing the evacuation of as many as 14,000 visitors and residents. We apologize if…

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Fayetteville and Lumberton, North Carolina (Hurricane) / 118,700 Meals over 8 Days

Hurricane Matthew hit North Carolina in October 2016 leaving over $6 billion in damage and 28 people dead in the State. We apologize if you or your company is not listed. Things can get crazy during a deployment, and we do the best we can…