Operation BBQ Relief to Host Day of Remembrance and Gratitude for Linwood Community and Local Firefighters on May 4, 2024

Linwood, Kan. – Operation BBQ Relief, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will host a special Day of Remembrance and Gratitude in Linwood, Kan. on May 4, 2024 as part of their “Feeding the Firefighters” initiative in recognition of International Firefighters Day.

Operation BBQ Relief is returning to Linwood, Kan. to host a free BBQ lunch honoring the resilience and strength of our community and thanking our first responders, including the Firefighters of Leavenworth County Fire District, five years after the devastating tornado that struck Douglas and Leavenworth counties in Kansas. This event is open to community members!

This year marks the second annual "Feeding the Firefighters" event, which has grown significantly since its inception. Last year, Operation BBQ Relief served meals to firefighters in 46 individual firehouses in 9 states and 14 cities. This year, the program has expanded to encompass 121 feedings across 22 cities in 13 states.

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Operation BBQ Relief is dedicated to serving communities after disasters, providing hot barbecue meals to those in need, first responders, and relief workers. Since its founding in the wake of the devastating tornado in Joplin, Missouri, in May 2011, Operation BBQ Relief has evolved into a national force for good, embodying its mission to connect, inspire, serve, educate, and feed those in need.

A Decade of Impact: Over 11 Million Meals and Counting

With the unwavering support of more than 18,000 dedicated volunteers, Operation BBQ Relief has reached a monumental milestone – serving over 11 million hot meals throughout the United States. Armed with a caravan of cooks, mobile pits, kitchens, and a heart full of compassion, Operation BBQ Relief has become synonymous with disaster response, offering relief to first responders and communities affected by disasters.

Expanding Beyond Disaster Relief: The Always Serving Project® and Camp OBR™ Programs

Operation BBQ Relief's commitment extends far beyond disaster response. The organization continues to make a lasting impact year-round through initiatives like The Always Serving Project® and Camp OBR™. These programs provide purpose, connection, and support to our heroes in uniform, including the Military, Veterans, Families of the Fallen, First Responders, and their Families, and address food insecurity issues in our communities.

Stay Connected, Join the Mission

Operation BBQ Relief invites the community to join their mission of compassion, service, and resilience. To learn more about their work, volunteer opportunities, and how you can support their cause, please visit their official website at www.obr.org or follow them on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok at @opbbqrelief.

For National Media Inquiries, please contact:

Heather Williams
Director of Communications
Operation BBQ Relief
HWilliams@OBR.org
816-987-8153