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House of Hogs is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit BBQ competition team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. For over a decade we have been raising money for families battling pediatric cancer. Media resources below.

About House of Hogs (Press-Ready Overview)

House of Hogs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whole-hog BBQ competition team founded in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a mission to create family-friendly culinary experiences that raise money for families battling pediatric cancer. Inspired by the story of Kallie Dickens (keepingalight.org), the team has competed for eleven consecutive years at Hogs for the Cause. Total impact: $12.1M raised for hospital programs, $3M in direct grants, 2,300+ families helped. In 2025, the team donated $100,000+ to Hogs for the Cause. Tagline: “House of Hogs…It’s for the kids!” Follow us: @houseofhogsbbq

Key Facts and Figures

$12.1 million raised for hospital programs and public charities
$3 million in direct grants to pediatric cancer families
2,300+ families helped across the USA
11 consecutive years at Hogs for the Cause, New Orleans
$100,000+ donated in 2025; goal to exceed in 2026
Boil for a Cause (Rhode Island): 500+ lbs crawfish, $20,000 raised
501(c)(3) nonprofit, 100% volunteer-driven
Founded in New Orleans, LA, 10+ years ago
Inspired by Kallie Dickens (keepingalight.org)
Partner: Hogs for the Cause (hogsforthecause.org)

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