Big and Small Peer Support, Inc

05/21/2026

We extend our best wishes for EMS Week. Our team was in Granville County today, providing meals to the EMS crews. We would like to express our gratitude to Kat , Lacie , and Tim for their invaluable support in today's challenging conditions. Their contributions were highly appreciated by all attendees. And thank you to Brandi and David for the use of their truck. Photos will follow soon.

04/21/2026

The Big and Small Peer Support, Inc 2026 First Responders Spring Cook Series is complete.

Four long days. Early mornings. Late nights. Showing up with one purpose—to serve those who spend their lives serving everyone else.

This year looked different.

The numbers were lower than we’ve ever seen—more than 70 below what we’ve come to expect. And that reality is hard to ignore.

But here’s what matters…

Every single person who came through mattered.
Every handshake, every quiet “thank you,” every plate handed out—whether in person or to-go—meant something.

Because this has never been about crowds.
It’s about commitment.
It’s about standing in the gap when it would be easier not to.
It’s about reminding First Responders—especially on the hard days—that someone still shows up for them.

And we showed up.

No matter the numbers. No matter the circumstances.

We’re still here.
We’re still serving.
And we’re not going anywhere.

Wayne D.

04/20/2026

Day 2 of the Big and Small Peer Support Big and Small Peer Support, Inc 2026 First Responders Spring Cook is in the books.

We served fewer than we have in years past—something we quietly anticipated but still hoped wouldn’t come to pass. Even so, those who showed up reminded us exactly why we do this. Their messages of appreciation carry more weight than numbers ever could.

As we head into Day 3, our mission remains unchanged. We will continue to show up, to serve, and to stand beside our First Responders. Challenges may come, but they don’t define us—our commitment does.

We remain hopeful that the path ahead clears, and that more of our First Responders will have the opportunity to take a moment, share a meal, and feel the support behind them.

04/19/2026

Day 1 of the Big and Small Peer Support, Inc 2026 First Responders Spring Cook is done. We cooked 72 hamburgers and about 90 hotdogs. When we got home and backed the trailer in, my truck decided to crap out on me. I don't have time to look over it, but I think she might be hurt. I called my dad and borrowed his truck since we have 3 more days of cooking. Dishes are done, and 8 quarts of slaw are made. Now it's time for bed. We are beat.

04/17/2026

We are currently making preparations to provide meals for our on-duty First Responders. In October, we successfully served over 260 individuals. Despite the anticipated high temperatures tomorrow, our commitment to this initiative remains unwavering. We are fortunate enough that Sam's Club in Wake Forest and Carlie C's of Louisburg has all the additional goodies we need.

04/15/2026

It's still happening now. There is still room for improvement a.d it starts at the top.

Real cases show how departments can misread, mishandle or overlook mental health struggles — and what that means for officers and agencies alike

04/15/2026

Today, Kat and I collected the hotdogs generously donated by Jesse Jones LLC for our upcoming 2026 First Responders Spring Cook series. This initiative involves preparing and serving meals to our on-duty First Responders. On average, we provide meals for over 260 individuals during these four days.

This period is typically quite busy as we prepare everything and begin cooking. Our cooking schedule spans four days, commencing on Saturday morning. We will first serve the day shift, followed by a social event. Subsequently, we will prepare meals for the night shift, which begins at 6 PM. Once everyone has departed, we will pack up, return home to clean, and prepare for Sunday. Monday and Tuesday are somewhat less demanding as we focus solely on feeding the day shift.

These events offer a wonderful opportunity to connect with our First Responders and inquire about their well-being. Frequently, these conversations evolve into meaningful discussions, enabling us to connect individuals with the resources they may require. Our efforts extend beyond simply providing meals.

We would be unable to host these types of events without the invaluable support of our community partners and supporters.

03/16/2026

Today, we cannot truly talk about public safety without talking about mental health. Lets take first responders operational stress for example .

Operational stress is cumulative.
It is call after call, shift after shift, exposure after exposure—often without the time or resources needed to recover. Over time, that stress does not simply fade away. It accumulates, and eventually it becomes injury.

The research is clear:

• Repeated exposure changes the brain.
• Culture directly impacts whether people feel safe enough to seek help.
• Burnout is more than exhaustion — it is a real occupational injury.
• Protective factors such as peer support, strong leadership, and recovery time truly matter.

This is not about individual weakness.
This is about systems, leadership, and recovery.

Wellness cannot be optional.
It must be built into policy, training, and organizational culture — not left for individuals to navigate alone.

Mental health injuries are real, and they deserve the same recognition and response as physical injuries.

Just as we schedule regular physical checkups to maintain our health, we should normalize routine mental health checkups as well. Maintenance is not weakness — it is prevention.

When we acknowledge this reality and build systems that support it, we strengthen our people, our organizations, and the communities we serve.

We are strongest when we take care of those who spend their lives taking care of everyone else.

03/09/2026

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03/09/2026

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the team at Walmart Louisburg for their generous donation in support of Big and Small Peer Support, Inc. Your kindness and commitment to the community help us continue supporting first responders and their families.

We’re also excited to share that we are now officially set up for the Round Up program at Walmart of Louisburg! When you shop, you can choose to round up your purchase to support our mission.

In addition, we have created a Gratitude Box Registry to help us provide care and appreciation boxes to first responders and those in need of peer support. If you would like to contribute items directly, the registry makes it easy.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our mission. Together we are making a difference, one act of kindness at a time. 💙🚓🚑🚒

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