Resources for Hospitality Workers Affected By COVID-19 Pandemic - PART 1
Across the country, support is being established for those affected by the COVID-19 global pandemic. We will continue to update this list as more resources become available.
COVID-19 Support & Resources For All Locations:
SUPPORT WORKERS IN CRISIS: An emergency fund being set up to help service workers struggling amidst the coronavirus crisis.
CORE: CORE is the Nationally Recognized Community Of Support For All Food And Beverage Service Families In Need By Ensuring They Feel Cared For And Valued.
USBG NATIONAL CHARITY FOUNDATION’S COVID-19 RELIEF & RESPONSE: A fund is set up to help those in the bar industry affected by the work stoppage.
WE ARE TEACHERS: Free Online Learning Resources for Teaching Your Students Virtually.
COMCAST: Comcast is offering complimentary internet for low income new customers and discounted rates for low income families so children at home can have resources to do homework.
Gig Workers Collective: Offers COVID-19 Resources
THE ACTOR’S FUND: The Actor’s Fund increases access to affordable housing for those in the performing arts industry. They also offer other assistance as well.
UNITED WAY: The purpose of this fund is to move resources to community-based organizations that are directly supporting local residents and families who are most affected by emerging health, economic, and social impacts.
HARRI’S #HospitalityUnite: Re-deploying hospitality workers to temporary positions in retail, care and delivery services.
Guy Fieri National Restaurant Association Launch Relief Fund: For restaurant workers, offer $500 grants Guy Fieri, National Restaurant Association launch relief fund for restaurant workers, offer $500 grants.
Local programs are also available for food & rent assistance:
MASSACHUSETTS
CHICAGO
NEW YORK CITY
CASH ASSISTANCE FROM IMMIGRATION AFFAIRS: A cash grant can be given to spend towards housing, energy costs, and other expenses for those who meet the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs in New York City.
FOODHELP.NYC: Get food from New York City’s food pantries, which provide groceries you can cook at home, and community kitchens, which provide hot meals.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
HOOK HALL CARE KIT ASSISTANCE: Hook Hall located at 3400 Georgia Avenue NW wil be providing “Care Kits” for pick up and delivery.
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN MEAL SUPPORT: Jose Andres will be opening some of restaurants from 12 pm to 5 pm for a community kitchen to help those in need, please follow the link for more information.
MARYLAND
*Frequent information updates will be made to this list of links above and to our community as often as possible regarding new and relevant coronavirus resources.
