mission. our 3 millionth meal since we started the organization in 2011 is going over on this plane. for us, that is a huge milestone. we hate to see disasters happen, but we are so blessed that we can provide them comfort through a good hot barbecue meal. the folks there that just need a good hot meal, they need a lift up and that is what these meals are. appreciate it. thank you, sir. if it takes their mind away from what is happening for a few minutes, it means a lot. to see more of operation barbec barbecue, go to cnnheroes.com. banjo? (man) hey. go home. (woman) banjo!
delivers confident in the form of barbecue. they mobilize their army to feed survivors and first responder across the u.s. and now stan and his organization are going international. we are getting ready to ship over to the bahamas 10,000 meals. this is our first international mission. our 3 millionth meal since we started the organization is going over on this plane. for us, this is a huge milestone. we hate to see disasters happen, but we are so blessed that we can provide them comfort through a good hot barbecue meal. the for the beilks need a lift that is what these meals are. just taking their mind away from what is happening means a lot. to see more, go to cnnheroes.com.
when natural disasters strike, 2017 top ten hero stan hayes jumps into barbecue relief. it mobilizes the armies of pit masters and volunteers to feed survivors and first responders. they hit a major milestone. watch this. we are getting ready to ship over to the bahamas 10,000 meals. this goes our first international mission, our 3 millionth meal since we started in 2011, is going over on this plane. for is that s a huge milestone. we hate to see disasters happen, but we re so blessed we can provide them comfort through a good hot barbecue meal. the folks that just need a hot meal, a lift up. that s what they meals are. thank you, sir. if it takes their minds away from what s happening, it means a lot.
important in life. perspective on what was important in life. i didn t know something as simple as a hot barbecue meal would have such an impact on so many people. it s more than nourishment. it s comfort, memories of good times all wrapped up in a bun. the smiles, gratitude and tafl hugs are the only thank yous our volunteers need. each one of them has had their own story about that moment. so join us and find yours. i just want to end by telling my wife and kids thank you and i love you. [ cheers and applause ]
yesterday you guys put out 43,350 meals. thank you to everybody who was here. it is people helping people, the best way we know how. need some hot meals? [ cheers and applause ] so please join me in honoring cnn hero, grand champion pit master, stan hays. [ cheers and applause ] 6 1/2 years ago, a hot barbecue meal changed my perspective on what was