White’s Ace Hardware in Fishers will kick off Memorial Day weekend with a community barbecue event honoring veterans and first responders while raising money for military and first responder families.

The “Grill for Heroes” event will be held Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fishers White’s Ace Hardware location, 11881 Lakeside Drive. Veterans and first responders attending the event will receive complimentary meals.

The themed barbecue fundraiser will support two organizations — Folds of Honor Indiana and The Smoking Pastor Project.

Event organizers say a $5 donation will help “honor heroes and feed families.” Each donation also includes a raffle entry and a 20 percent off coupon for White’s Ace Hardware.

Raffle prizes include a Weber 30-inch Slate Griddle, Yeti products and White’s Ace Hardware gift cards.

According to organizers, Folds of Honor Indiana provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled military personnel and first responders. Since 2007, the national Folds of Honor organization has awarded nearly 73,000 scholarships totaling more than $340 million across the United States.