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Inspired By Glenn, Texas BBQ Restaurant Gives Free Daily Lunch to the Needy

Glenn Beck’s radio show got a curious call during its fourth hour (which airs online but not on regular radio). A listener called in to tip off hosts Stu and Pat to a Dallas-area restaurant that has started displaying an interesting sign offering free meals in honor of Glenn. So we called the restaurant to check it out. And we were amazed at what we heard.

This is the sign posted in front of the cash register at Sammy Walker’s Barbeque in Rowlett, Texas:

Texas Sammy Walker BBQ Gives Free Lunch to Those in Need Everyday

But why?

This Spring Glenn Beck issued a challenge to people to be a force for good, and called for flash mobs of kindness across the country on Thursday, April 21st. Come late April, listeners organized groups and as predicted, spread kindness throughout their communities in the form of collecting canned foods, baking, or making blankets for those in need.

Sammy Walker is a huge fan of Glenn Beck and would tape his Fox News show everyday, making time to watch it when he got home from work each night. Sammy was inspired by Glenn’s call to go spread kindness on the 21st, but could not leave his business where he has worked for the last 26 years. After hearing Glenn suggest groups give canned goods to people in need, Sammy spoke with his wife, Lisa, and said “We need to do something, why don’t we just host that.”

That “something?” Since April 21st, Sammy Walker’s BBQ has provided a free, daily BBQ lunch to those in need.

“When people come ask for help, we are glad to help them,” said Sammy — in a trademarked Texas drawl — during a phone interview with The Blaze on Monday.

Even in an awful economy, the Walkers have not turned away the less fortunate. “Our business has been in decline for about two or three years, but that was not the point. We were in the position to give people in need free food, and inspired by the Lord and Glenn to do so,” he said.

To determine who is really in need, Walker and his employees simply hold those who ask for help at their word. “If we get beat out of a few so be it,” he explained. “We are more interested in helping those in need.”

And help they do, providing dozens of free meals every week.

On the phone Walker is very modest and easygoing, which may come as a surprise considering he is a highly decorated weightlifting champion and member of the 1976 U.S. Olympic Team. Walker and his “Legendary Texas Bar-B-Que,” were featured in a 2007 Sports Illustrated article with six other former national class athletes that have opened succesful BBQ restaurants.

Texas Sammy Walker BBQ Gives Free Lunch to Those in Need Everyday

Walker participates in several charity events in the Dallas area every year. And as a man with a strong Christian faith, he hosts “The American Heritage Series” by David Barton every Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m in his restaurant.

“Yes, we serve a great breakfast too!” adds Walker.

Walker is not looking for credit, and said bluntly on the phone, “I am just a man that is all about my God and my country.”

And according to his website, he’s also about good food: “Sammy Walker’s Barbeque has some of the best BBQ in the Whole Darn State!”

Just ask those he’s helped. Or go see for yourself.

Comments (152)

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  • Tyr
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:32am

    I think I saw this guy on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” on the Travel Channel. Maybe it wasn’t him, not sure. What a great guy! I do wonder how he will keep out the professional freeloaders?

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    • copatriots
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 6:35pm

      That’s an easy one to answer, TYR. They aren’t many “professional freeloaders” in Rowlett, Texas. The freeloaders would have to drive too far.

      In honor of my Texas peeps, check out Pat Green’s song “Songs about Texas”. Enjoy!!!

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  • mikenleeds
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:26am

    that s a very Christian thing to do ,, give me a address i want to send a few dollars to help you bill…. god bless you and your cause

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  • AlansTigg
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:24am

    please don’t feed the trolls :) They’re just looking for a reaction, why give them what they want?

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  • cntrlfrk
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:23am

    *

    Probably a gubbmint regulation that will put a stop to that soon.

    If not, one will be created.

    The wailing and gnashing of teeth from the left is in full fervor.

    .

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    • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:48am

      I’m sure they will think of something, or make a visit to his restaurant to find a violation. Probably say that he needs to pay taxes on the eaten food.
      Our local church ministry provides a free meal every third thursday for our community, in the summer, and a free meal every thursday, in the winter.

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    • theamericanvision
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 1:56pm

      This is Texas! He’ll be just fine… Think I’m changing my lunch plans, BBQ is sounding particularly good today!

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    • timsinoil
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 1:16am

      The mayor of Rowlett is sort of conserative and realizes that publicity about some business doing good things in God’s name is a good thing. I live around the corner and have been out of work for 2 years; I’m going here tomorrow to find work w/ one of Sammy’s customers cause I know good people and straight business people will be found here. Thnks for the reminder about what a GREAT place Sammy has!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • AlansTigg
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:21am

    nice to see something positive

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    • NHwinter
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:35am

      Very nice and I hope it spreads and sets an example of the goodness of the American people. I miss Glenn at 5 on TV. What a time for him to not be exposing all that is happening. Can’t wait for his Sept. show.

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  • I_Hate_Libs
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:21am

    When is the last time Matt Damon offered food to the needy?

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 11:36am

      He tries to feed us all a lot of BS every time he opens his pie hole

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    • Realman30
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 2:18pm

      Just think of the number of people he can house and feed in his mansion.

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    • Erabin
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 2:27pm

      I‘m sure Damon will take in all the needy that don’t fit into Beck’s mansion.

      He DOES provide free rooms for the needy, doesn’t he?

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    • just lil old me
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 4:43pm

      Just wondering how many libs took advantage of free meals!!

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    • Scarlett-Ohio Thrive
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 5:30pm

      Ha!

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  • the58thstate
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:16am

    this is the majority and the tea party. while people like us are helping any way we can, thugs around our nation is beating and robbing in mobs. im sick of the media calling us the radicals when they couldnt produce not one thing thats violent we’ve done. not one.

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  • jkendal
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:16am

    Stupid leftists just can’t help themselves from casting aspersions on those who do good in this country…..

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  • Platonician
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:15am

    The liberal media parasites can criticize Mr. Beck but they will never inspire all the generous actions he has inspired across America.
    God bless him.

    “You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Therefore by their fruits you will know them.”

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    • LetUsReason
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 11:32am

      “Do men gather grapes of thorns and figs of thistles?” The haters can’t deny all the good that is being done.

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  • NHwinter
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:14am

    I don’t mean to be pessimistic, but it might not be long before they make him stop serving those free meals and make him take the sign about Jesus down. I hope not, God bless him and Glenn.

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  • hifi74
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:12am

    You are a sad pathetic little worm. You just can’t stand the fact that people were helped without the government, the way it is supposed to be.

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  • Marylou7
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:09am

    That is a wonderful story.

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  • Platonician
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:08am

    @liberal Troll Encinim,
    You are a parasite, tell us, what have you inspired in your unproductive life?

    Glenn Beck has inspired millions of Americans, God bless him and Mr Walker!

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  • noline
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:08am

    Thumbs up.

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  • One Man Progressive Wrecking Crew
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:06am

    I‘m surprised the GhettObama administration’s Social Justice department isn’t suing them for not doing it sooner…. Nice job TX folks, you’re looking like THE place to be nowadays more than ever ;)

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    • lisahoof
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 9:03pm

      And that is just one of the reasons why we are leaving PA to move to Texas!

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  • dsm
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:05am

    There are still great Americans. It is people like this that makes our country great. Unfortunately, liberals can’t even grasp what this guy is doing.

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  • SacredHonor1776
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:05am

    Encinom all you seem to inspire is hatred and uncaring.

    I don’t care who or what inspired this BBQ chef, but what he does shows true compassion.

    Have you ever given your time to work at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter, what have you done o help those in need? Why do you mock this kind of kindness?

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    • SacredHonor1776
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 9:37pm

      I’m sorry, he can attribued whoever he wants… If for example, he happened to be an athiest, he surely wouldn’t be attributing his good will to Jesus.

      It‘s very possible someone else ’inpsired him’ to his good will.

      It isn’t necessarily based on century old individuals, you probably don’t even believe in anyways.

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    • MHP
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 1:49am

      I bet encinom hasn’t done squat to help poor people out, especially feedin them.
      I HAVE, and it was in Seattle.

      encinom, beckisnuts are selfish sumbitches, and they’d both rob you of your money in a heartbeat.

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  • lovenfl3
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:02am

    And yet the media continues to label Glenn Beck as one of the most evil people in the world. Way to go Sammy and Lisa. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV-tbK6JPCM

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  • NotFooled
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 9:57am

    You hear that!? It’s Obama’s Limousine Liberals herding towards the door for a free lunch!

    All kidding aside, good job Walker.

    Maybe the bureaucrats will send the IRS to audit this guy if he has been so blessed.

    Luckily he only made $249,999 dollars last year. He’s safe.

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  • KarenMo
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 9:56am

    Now THAT’S the America I know! I’ll be in Dallas later this year and will be buying the whole family lunch there. Sounds like a great lil restaurant.

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    • PATRIOTMAMA
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:07am

      Amen!!! Love the sign and the humble help that he is offering. May God bless his business and his family for the seeds they are sowing of goodness and praise to God. This is the America that I grew up in. Hard working, God loving and fearing, good people willing to be there with whatever they can do at a moments notice. God, please, please, restore that in all of us and in our nation!!!

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    • oneshiner
      Posted on August 9, 2011 at 10:22am

      Darn, I just spent a week in Dallas and had I know about Sammy’s BBQ, I’d have visited. God bless these wonderful people. This is what helping & giving is all about. Neighbor helping neighbor, not the Government handing out money to be spend unwisely.

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  • freedomisasfreedomdoes
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 9:55am

    That’s amazing:)

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  • Mike777
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 9:55am

    God bless you Sammy. God bless you Glenn.

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  • The_Almighty_Creestof
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 9:53am

    Fine folks. We need more of them to set the example. God Bless them!

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  • Lesterp
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 9:50am

    Great job! Next time I’m in Texas you are going to get a visit from one hungry BBQ loving guy.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on August 9, 2011 at 9:50am

    Glenn inspires charity…Obama inspires flash mobs.

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