My Nonprofit Reviews

When tornadoes hit Nashville in 2020, I organized a group of friends and we took our smoker to North Nashville and cooked about 1200 meals over 2 days. We served first responders, line workers and those impacted by the tornadoes. When the floods hit Waverly TN in 2021, I tried to organize a similar effort. We were not able to get access to serve. During that time, I saw Operation BBQ Relief on the local news and researched them. I then decided that I didn’t need to “reinvent the wheel” and became a volunteer.

Since then, I have been on 9 disaster deployments and served multiple “Blue Sky” days to benefit veterans and first responders. In finding OBR, I have been able to combine my love of cooking, helping those in time of need, and have developed friendships that will last a lifetime. The volunteers at OBR are selfless, caring, and passionate about our mission!

While OBR has a group of core volunteers that provide consistent processes and delivery of meals, our ability to provide meals is based upon utilizing local volunteers. You don’t have to be a Chef to have an impact with OBR. Not matter your skill set, there is a role for you in OBR! You should sign up as a volunteer and come spend a day working with OBR. You will find it fulfilling and inspiring!!