Operation BBQ Relief Origin Story

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When a devastating tornado hit Joplin, Missouri, pitmaster Stan Hayes answered the call the only way he knew how—with barbecue. That moment lit the flame for Operation BBQ Relief, a nonprofit now serving hundreds of thousands in times of crisis. In this KC Cares interview, Stan shares the emotional roots of OBR, the gaps it fills in disaster relief, and how barbecue became therapy through Camp OBR. It’s not just about food—it’s about connection, comfort, and showing up when it matters most.

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