The Dickey Foundation

Since 1941, the Dickey family has taken pride in serving slow-smoked barbecue in their local communities. Today, the Dickey family and its family of restaurants takes pride in serving those who serve our communities, local police and firefighters.

The Dickey Foundation, formerly known as Barbecue, Boots and Badges, supports first responders in communities across the United States. The foundation provides safety equipment such as ballistic vests, helmets, shields, rescue equipment, protective gear and overall support for local first responders.

"The Dickey Foundation was created to support the brave men and women who risk their lives every day to ensure their communities safety", says Maurine Dickey, Founder of The Dickey Foundation. "Our goal is to continuously give first responders and their families the necessary support to ensure their safety and success in the communities they serve."

This evolution in community involvement and civic stewardship is Dickey Foundation. The foundation, enthusiastically led by Maurine Dickey, supports local law enforcement, firefighters and their families. The foundation is national, yet the support is intensely local - benefiting law enforcement and firefighters who put their lives on the line every day, serving the public. This is a way for Dickey's Barbecue to serve in return.

Our Needs

Mission funding to provide support to first responders. Since 2016, The Dickey Foundation has assisted many local and national first responders with life-saving equipment and additional materials to support first responders daily.