Support Food + Beverage Workers Affected by the Texas Hill Country Floods

Our hearts are with everyone in the Texas Hill Country.

Southern Smoke provides financial relief during the recovery phase of disasters. We’ve committed $150,000 to support affected F+B workers and are prepared to do more. Sysco will match up to $15,000 in donations to amplify our impact.

The Hill Country Relief Fund application will open August 15. For urgent needs like medical or funeral expenses, F+B workers can apply now through our existing relief fund. Our Behind You program also offers no cost counseling to F+B workers.

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Aaron
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Franklin
Austin, TX /
Franklin Barbecue
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Aaron Franklin is a celebrated American pitmaster, restaurateur, and educator, best known as the co-founder and owner of Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas.

Franklin’s dedication to quality and technique earned him the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2015, making him the first pitmaster to receive this honor. His influence extends beyond the restaurant through his past PBS series “BBQ with Franklin” and his MasterClass on Central Texas barbecue. He is also the co-author of “Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto”, “Franklin Steak” and “Franklin Smoke”, books which delve into the intricacies of meat selection, smoking techniques, and the philosophy behind great barbecue. Franklin’s commitment to his craft and his approachable teaching style have solidified his status as a leading figure in American barbecue.

Generously supported by Jordan and Dylan Seff