A partnership rooted in gratitude and community spirit delivers meals to the men and women who serve
Sonny’s BBQ, the industry-leading BBQ restaurant rooted in quality food and spreading kindness, partnered with Operation BBQ Relief (OBR) for the third annual Feeding the Firefighters event. Over the course of two weeks, Sonny’s delivered its popular BBQ to approximately 600 firefighters at fire stations across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Kentucky.
“It was an honor to team up with Operation BBQ Relief to feed the hardworking firefighters who bravely serve their communities all year long,” said Elden Scott, Chief Kindness Officer at Sonny’s BBQ. “It was our turn to serve and thank the men and women who make our communities strong, and we were grateful for the opportunity to deliver hot meals to so many of them.”
The partnership with OBR underscores Sonny’s ongoing commitment to spreading kindness through its “Q the Kindness” initiative, a company-wide effort to spread the spirit of BBQ and recognizing those who make a difference in their community. From feeding first responders to organizing community events, Sonny’s BBQ is dedicated to making a meaningful difference beyond the dining table.
Operation BBQ Relief, a nonprofit organization known for its large-scale disaster deployments and providing meals to those in need, shares Sonny’s dedication to service and community. The Feeding the Firefighters event is made possible by the dedicated network of OBR staff, volunteers and community partners like Sonny’s BBQ.
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With nearly 100 locations spanning the southeast, Sonny’s BBQ is one of the largest barbecue restaurant brands in the country. Its signature pulled pork, sweet tea, and unique appetizers have afforded the restaurant the title of “Best Barbecue Chain in America” by The Daily Meal. Floyd “Sonny” Tillman and his wife, Lucille, founded Sonny’s BBQ in 1968 in Gainesville, Fla. in hopes of creating a local BBQ joint for their community to enjoy. 55 years later, Sonny’s BBQ continues to do just that under the direction of CEO Jamie Yarmuth and local pitmasters spreading the spirit of BBQ in each of their communities through the Q the Kindness and Random Acts of BBQ initiatives. The brand gives back more than $1.2 million annually across the eight states it serves, and reaches tens of thousands of community members with its generosity. Sonny’s BBQ is a leader in the hospitality industry with its commitment to creating unique consumer experiences, ability and willingness to utilize cutting-edge technology, and network of successful franchisee relationships. For information and to find the Sonny’s BBQ location closest to you, please visit SonnysBBQ.com.
Operation BBQ Relief is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that brings comfort to communities in need through the healing power of BBQ. Since 2011, OBR has served nearly 13 million meals across 42 states and internationally – responding to disasters and offering year-round support to veterans, first responders, and military families through programs like The Always Serving Project and Camp OBR.
Visit OBR.org to learn more, sign up to volunteer, or support our efforts. Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok at @OpBBQRelief.