Dave Grohl

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Dave Grohl smoked ribs and brisket for 450 of L.A.'s homeless (Los Angeles Times)

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl hosted a barbecue cookout for 450 of L.A.'s unhoused at Hope the Mission's Trebek Center last week.

After the meat was smoked and the beans and coleslaw were prepped, “The Best of You” singer called his family and friends to join in serving the food. After scrubbing the kitchen, Grohl asked about returning to cook for everyone. The new centers would be able to shelter approximately 400 families of mothers and children. Grohl sneaked off to nap in his trailer when he could, Vansleve said. The donation went toward purchasing the Los Angeles roller-skating rink Skateland, which was [converted to a 107-bedroom shelter](https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/homeless-shelter-northridge-trebek-center-hope-of-the-valley-skateland-skating-rink-adaptive-reuse) and named after Trebek. It’s unbelievable, the guy spent thousands of dollars. “And it’s like an obscene amount of food. So it’s pouring down, the area’s flooded. “He turns up at 6 p.m., and this meat truck gets delivered,” Vansleve told The Times. Chandler Street is one of 15 shelters operated by the group. [Rowan Vansleve](https://www.instagram.com/rvansleve/) said he was ecstatic when he learned one of his favorite rock stars wanted to cook for the shelter. [Hope the Mission’s](https://www.hopeofthevalley.org/) Trebek Center in Northridge last week with brisket, ribs, pork butt, some BBQ smokers and a heart of gold.

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Barbecues for Over 24 Hours at Homeless ... (Today.com)

Dave Grohl spent over 24 hours volunteering at a Los Angeles shelter to prepare barbecue for hundreds of people experiencing homelessness.

Food Bank benefit and cook," he said. "You prepare a meal as you would record in a studio. "He's definitely a craftsman when it comes to that, and then he spent the night." "He arrived around 3 in the afternoon, and then he was in our kitchen," Ancheta says. "Whenever he comes off of work or anything else, that’s what he wants to do," Ancheta says. "Keep it up, we’ve been out here all night cooking," Grohl said.

Dave Grohl barbeques for 450 homeless people in LA (ROCKSOUND.TV)

Foo Fighters frontman barbequed for 16 hours at Hope of the Valley Rescue mission feeding over 450 people.

Chef’s kiss, no notes, and thank you very much.’ Another video posted on Twitter by Liz Allman Securo said ‘So, without telling anyone, Dave Grohl brought his giant smoker and cooked/fed barbecue and sides for 500 folks at Hope Mission in L.A. Hope of the Valley CEO Rowan Vansleve posted a video with the singer captioned ‘And in the middle of our 350 mile run to end homelessness, we got the coolest video ever from Dave Grohl, of the Foo Fighters.

Food fighter: Dave Grohl cooks meals for 24 hours at homeless shelter (New York Post)

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl made a surprise appearance at a Los Angeles shelter last Wednesday, making meals for hundreds of hungry, homeless people.

“Not only did [he] wish us luck, but he cooked for hundreds of people who live in our shelters in the middle of one of the worst storms.” “He arrived around 3 in the afternoon, and then he was in our kitchen,” Ancheta told the publication. “He’s definitely a craftsman when it comes to that, and then he spent the night.”

Dave Grohl spent over 24 hours cooking for the homeless (Crow River Media)

Dave Grohl showed off his "craftsman" skills at grilling meat when he spent more than 24 hours volunteering at a barbecue for homeless people.

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Feeds 500 People Facing Hunger in LA (Good Good Good)

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl brought his love of barbecue to 500 homeless Los Angeles community members, to fight food insecurity.

You prepare a meal as you would record in a studio. “You create a recipe as you would a song. steaks) touring endeavor he brings to events and benefits. And you serve it as you would perform live. When Grohl wasn’t preparing “ribs, brisket, pork butt, and all the fixin’s,” he took nap breaks in the parking lot. [Bon Appetit](https://www.bonappetit.com/story/dave-grohl-backbeat-bbq) in 2019. The musician came ready to barbecue for 500 community members, as a storm rolled in. “And it’s like an obscene amount of food. It’s unbelievable, the guy spent thousands of dollars. [the TODAY Show](https://www.today.com/food/news/dave-grohl-barbecues-at-homeless-shelter-los-angeles-rcna72721). [providing meals for displaced community members and firefighters](https://www.nme.com/news/music/dave-grohl-firefighters-california-wildfire-camp-fire-woolsey-fire-2401895). [Grohl has a love for the barbecue pit](https://www.bonappetit.com/story/dave-grohl-backbeat-bbq) and says cooking is a way to unwind after getting off stage.

Dave Grohl Feeds Homeless Ahead of California Snow Storm (American Songwriter)

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl showed up at Hope The Mission in Los Angeles with a meat smoker to cook for those in need for a whopping 16 hours.

[recently announced](https://americansongwriter.com/foo-fighters-announce-three-new-headline-dates/) a trio of U.S. The group’s impending dates will be their first full shows since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins last March. Check out the clip, below. The gesture came as major snow storms were threatening to hit Los Angeles. Nothing but love and respect for Dave.” “Not only did I wish us luck, but he cooked for hundreds of people who live in our shelters in the middle of one of the worst storms.