COVID-19: Donations + Advocacy
A list of opportunities for operators + individuals to get involved and make their voices heard. Please let us know what else we can add to this list
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Advocacy ⟶
Donations: Grants
RWCF | Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund [Here]
One Fare Wage [Here]
USBG | Bartender Emergency Assistance Program [Here]
James Beard Foundation | Relief Fund [Here]
CORE | Children of Restaurant Employees [Here]
United Way of Southeast Louisiana Hospitality Cares Pandemic Response Fund [Here]
Greater New Orleans Foundation Disaster Response and Restoration Fund [Here]
New Orleans Business Alliance | Relief Fund [Here]
Eater’s List of National + Local Relief Funds [Here]
A list of nonprofits and other grassroots organizations nationwide
Donations: Food + Charities
World Central Kitchen [Here]
Food Donations for New Orleans Area Schools [Here]
City Harvest NYC [Here]
Food Hub NYC [Here]
Second Harvest NOLA [Here]
Brigad [Here]
ReThink Food [Here]
Meals on Wheels [Here]
Hot Bread Kitchen NYC [Here]
+ many more — please send along additional ways to support
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Advocacy
Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC) [Here]
Save Restaurants | This is an initiative to organize the hospitality voice around the nation. Get involved + stay informed. #toosmalltofail
ROAR | Relief Opportunities for All Restaurants
Sign Petition + Donate [Here]
Save America's Restaurants
Sign Petition + Donate [Here]
Call Local Representatives
To emphasize the importance of giving restaurants a stake in upcoming emergency relief funds. Please visit IRC’s website for a full database of representatives. [Here]
Sample Call Script [Here]
Congressional Reps and Senators | 202-224-3121
[NY] Governor Cuomo | 518-474-8390
[NYC] Mayor Bill de Blasio | 212-639-9675
[LA] Governor Edwards | 225-342-7015
[NOLA] Mayor Cantrell | 504-658-4900
Disclaimer: The consolidated resources are here for your consideration. The information provide above is not legal advice. We recommend talking to your lawyer to ensure all state + federal compliance is maintained. If you do not have legal representation, we would be happy to connect you with legal counsel. We understand that circumstances are changing quickly and we are updating content as it is available.
