A much-anticipated outreach tradition drew hundreds to Saratoga Park in Ocean Beach on May 30 for an annual Memorial Day lunch/barbecue for the hungry. The event was hosted by the local homeless outreach organization Second Chances Ocean Beach, also known for its Saturday breakfasts at the local Episcopal church. Three barbecue grills and about 25 volunteers ensured full stomachs and happy faces. Besides hot dogs, sausages and hamburgers, helpers handed out sides of cooked carrots, potatoes with onion, watermelon, various snacks and vitamin drinks. According to Tony Messina, a local volunteer and cook, about 250 people enjoyed meals on the grass and under the shady canopy set up by Second Chances OB to round out a sunny Memorial Day feast by the beach. Messina said he was pleased with the outcome of the event. “It was awesome,” Messina said early in the afternoon. “We gave out 800 hot dogs. Actually, it still is awesome since it’s not over yet.” For more information on local meal services, call (619) 886-4275, or email [email protected].