BBQ Nation
BBQ Nation
JT and LeeAnn Whippen
Stan Hays - Operation BBQ Relief - Encore
42 minutes Posted Mar 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Starting the Barbecue Journey
Understanding Disaster Relief and Food Provisioning
Logistics of Disaster Relief Operations
Progress Update on the Camp Development
Food Donations and Partnerships
Culinary Adaptations and Cultural Insights
The Role of Volunteer Support in Disaster Relief
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Operation Barbecue Relief (OBR) in providing sustenance to communities affected by disasters. I have the privilege to converse with Stan Hayes, the CEO and co-founder of OBR, who elucidates the logistics and challenges faced by the organization during their deployments. We delve into the intricacies of meal planning, the significance of volunteer engagement, and the partnerships with various food suppliers that bolster OBR's mission. Furthermore, we explore the ongoing development of their camp facilities, which aim to support not only disaster relief efforts but also serve as a haven for first responders and veterans. This dialogue offers an insightful glimpse into how OBR not only addresses immediate food needs but also enriches the lives of those impacted by calamities across the nation.

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. paintedhillsbeef.com
  2. heritagesteel.us
  3. oregondungeness.org
  4. barbecuenationjt.com
  5. bigpowder.com
  6. obr.org
  7. opbbqrelief.com

Companies mentioned in this episode:

  1. PepsiCo
  2. Painted Hills Natural Beef
  3. Operation Barbecue Relief
  4. Amazon
  5. Weston Kia
  6. Heritage Steel
  7. Oregon Dungeness Crab
  8. Seaboard Foods
  9. Prairie Fresh Pork
  10. Tyson
  11. Smithfield
  12. National Beef
  13. Butterball
  14. Tempur Pedic Sealy



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