Operation BBQ Relief steps up for those in the path of Hurricane Milton

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (KCTV) - Operation BBQ Relief (OBR) is returning to Florida to serve BBQ meals to those affected by Hurricane Milton.

The nonprofit, founded by Kansas City pitmasters, is making its seventh deployment to Florida in the past decade. OBR has served over 2 million people during its deployments. A response to Hurricane Helene was interrupted due to Milton, but OBR returned with a new cooking site in St. Petersburg.

Meals will be distributed across impacted areas and OBR is partnering with local food trucks and organizations including the American Red Cross to reach a wider population. While in Florida, OBR continues to serve meals to those hurt by Helene in North Carolina and Tennessee.

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“Our goal is to provide more than just a meal—we bring comfort and hope to those impacted by disaster,” said Stan Hays, CEO and Co-Founder of OBR. “We are honored to return to Florida and continue our mission in North Carolina and Tennessee, as well.”

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