$369K Raised For Wreaths Across America By Mission BBQ Customers In Maryland

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Thanks to the generosity of Mission BBQ customers and their purchase of the restaurant's special American Heroes Cups, more than $369,000 has been raised for the national nonprofit Wreaths Across America.

The donation will help sponsor more than 24,000 veterans' wreaths.

“We remain proud and humbled to stand with Wreaths Across America and the amazing work they continue to do to Remember, Honor and Teach,” said Bill Kraus, co-founder for Mission BBQ, which has nearly two dozen locations across Maryland including in Columbia, Ellicott City, Greenbelt and Laurel.

Wreaths Across America carries out the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery as well as at thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. This year, Wreaths Across America made its annual Escort to Arlington trip, which started Dec. 10 and wound through Maryland, ending at Arlington National Cemetery in time for National Wreaths Across America Day.

“In 2022, Wreaths Across America’s theme was ‘Find a Way to Serve,’ and Mission BBQ is a company who has committed to doing just that,” said Karen Worcester, executive director of Wreaths Across America. “The impact they make in the communities they serve, through the generous support of their customers, is significant. They go above and beyond to not only support our yearlong mission to Remember, Honor and Teach, but so many other important programs in communities where their employees and customers live and work. We will forever be grateful for their support and commitment to the mission.”

American Heroes Cups are available year-round, retailing at $4.99 with $2 of every cup purchase donated to a charity supporting national military charities and local first responders. To find a Mission BBQ location near you, visit https://mission-bbq.com/locations.