Kansas City non-profit heads to Florida in Hurricane Ian’s wake. How you can help
A Kansas City area non-profit is asking for help funding meals for those in need after a category 4 hurricane left a path of destruction across southwest Florida earlier this week.
Less than 24 hours after Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday, Operation BBQ Relief, based out of the Kansas City metro, was on the road.
They have since parked in areas affected by the hurricane, which made landfall just north of Fort Myers in southwest Florida. The storm left in its path severe flooding, widespread power outages and extensive damage. Florida officials have said dozens died as a result of the storm.
“Over 2 million customers are without power. A hot BBQ meal provides hope, comfort, and love,” reads a GoFundMe online fundraiser created to help fund Operatotion BBQ relief’s efforts down south.
The money will help fund hot meals for families and first responders as they begin cleaning up.
As of Saturday afternoon, the GoFundMe garnered more than $31,000 in donations.
Operation BBQ Relief was founded in 2011, and has since served barbecue to victims of tornadoes, floods, hurricanes and wildfires.
This story was originally published October 1, 2022 at 4:30 PM.
