A Corpus Christi man, known for helping out neighbors through the healing powers of barbecue in times of tragedy and disaster, is now in need of a helping hand.
Pete Trevino and his barbecue pit, who he lovingly calls Big Bertha, have been a staple in Coastal Bend fundraisers and charity events. But Trevino’s dedication to helping others goes beyond Corpus Christi. The day after the Uvalde school massacre in May of 2022, Trevino immediately drove to Uvalde , with Big Bertha in tow, to cook for victims’ families, first responders and others.
Since then Trevino and his faithful companion have cooked for countless fundraisers and community events. Trevino told KRIS 6 News that some people know Big Bertha better than they know him.
“They’ll stop just to take pictures of her, you know, talking to her, praising her, doing what she does and helping out the community, helping out the kids, you know and, just doing what she was actually built for, to serve the community,” Trevino said.
Big Bertha’s massive size keeps her outside, where she battled nature’s elements like thunderstorms and the sun, not to mention the intense heat from cooking for Trevino’s fundraisers.