Stubb’s Legendary Kitchen rolled into URM yesterday for a stop on its “Feed the World” tour. They served up their famous barbeque to about 450 people experiencing homelessness!
The tour, which features a specially designed 34- foot mobile kitchen and musem, presents an exhibit filled with the rich history of founder C.B. “Stubb” Stubblefield’s unique life story and his famous Texas barbeque sauce. The “Feed the World Tour” is named for the stated mission of “Stubb”, who said, “I was born hungry and I want to feed the world”. Today, Austin-based Stubb’s is the nations #1 super-premium barbeque sauce and marinade brand.
“Stubb was a cook but more than that, a lover of people. The values that guided his life still guide the company that bears his name. Stubb’s life truly is in every bottle of sauce and marinade we make. We’re thrilled to work with the Union Rescue Mission and bring all of Stubb’s love and happiness to those who need it most,” said CEO Kurt Koegler.
“The economy has placed greater demand on organizations like the Union Rescue Mission, so we couldn’t think of a better time to show our support,” Koegler said. “Stubb’s greatest joy was feeding the people who came from all around for a taste of his famous barbeque and it is an honor for us to fulfill his mission with our Feed the World Tour.”
Since June, Stubb’s has travelend thousands of miles and barbequed for thousands of homeless people in cities including Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Cincinnati.
Video of the tour kick-off event in Austin is available on YouTube, and on Stubb’s Web site http://stubbsbbq.com
Thank you to Stubbs and the “Feed the World” Tour for bringing a delicous meal and a day of fun to Skid Row!
Dear Kurt Koegler,
I have been doing research on the homeless issue here in the U.S. when I came across this news from the Union Rescue Mission site.
I was very impressed and am asking can Stubb’s “Feed The World Tour” come to burlington, Vermont.
I am currently homeless and staying at the Burlington Emergency Shelter. I know that a lot of the homeless people here in Burllington would love to have you visit here.
You can contact me here if you like.
Sincerely,
Richard Kudla