SOUTHERN SMOKE FOUNDATION
If you are a food and beverage worker affected by Hurricane Helene, you can apply for emergency relief funding through Southern Smoke Foundation.
From their site:
The process is anonymous and we fund awardees as quickly as we can. Our organization was started by fellow F+B workers who’ve felt the heat of this industry firsthand. Injuries strike. Doors close. You never saw it coming. But you’re not out of options, and you’re not alone. We’re here to put dollars in your hand and restore peace to your mind.
Over the years, our nonprofit funds have been used to pay for essentials like groceries, clothing, and medications, and have covered the cost of rent, natural disaster damages, lost wages, and more. There’s no deadline for requests and no cap on the amount given. We want anyone to feel comfortable asking for what they need.
Not an F+B employee, but want to donate to the cause? Click HERE
APPLY NOWNC Hospitality Workers Relief Fund
The NC Hospitality Workers Relief Fund is managed through the NCRLA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that has provided over $1.5 million in financial assistance to NC restaurant and hotel employees.
As WNC communities and families have been devastated by Hurricane Helene, 100% of funds donated will go directly to support NC hospitality workers impacted by the storm. For any questions about the Workers Relief Fund, please email chamm@ncrla.org.
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APPLY NOW$10K Grants: Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
Disasters are unpredictable — but critical support shouldn’t be. The average small business loses $3,000 every day they remain closed due to a disaster.
To help restaurants recover in times of critical need, DoorDash has partnered with Hello Alice to create the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund. The fund supports restaurants impacted by natural disasters, severe weather events, or major infrastructure failures, and provides relief through $10,000 grants.
APPLY NOWAPPLY FOR DISASTER RELIEF UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Following a federal disaster declaration because of Hurricane Helene, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are now available in 25 counties as well as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Qualla Boundary)
People in these counties have until NOVEMBER 29 to apply for assistance. People in these counties have 60 days from SEPTEMBER 30 to file an application for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
APPLY NOWFEMA ASSISTANCE FOR HOMEOWNERS + RENTERS
North Carolina homeowners and renters in 25 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs. Homeowners and renters in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians can apply.
There are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App or call 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET daily. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
FEMA’s disaster assistance offers new benefits that provide flexible funding directly to survivors. In addition, a simplified process and expanded eligibility allows North Carolinians access to a wider range of assistance and funds for serious needs.
What You’ll Need When You Apply:
- A current phone number where you can be contacted.
- Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
- Your Social Security number.
- A general list of damage and losses.
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.
If you have homeowners, renters or flood insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
For the latest information about North Carolina’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4827. Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.
APPLY NOWSUPPORT WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
WCK has been first to touch down and work with local restaurants to provide hot meals to people who need them in Asheville.
WCK is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes to the frontlines with the urgency of now to start cooking and provide meals to people in need. By partnering with organizations on the ground and activating a network of local restaurants, food trucks, or emergency kitchens, WCK serves comforting meals to survivors of disasters quickly and effectively. We know that good food provides not only nourishment, but also comfort and hope, especially in times of crisis.
WCK has provided more than 400 million fresh, nourishing meals for communities around the world. Your donation today will be used to support our emergency food relief efforts.
DONATE NOWUNITED SOMMELIERS FOUNDATION
Emergency Specific Application
The USF is dedicated to helping those in crises that are beyond their control. This application is for major natural disasters, pandemics and the like. Please only apply if a specific crisis applies to you.
Hurricane Helene - FL, GA, SC, NC & TN - Open through November 15th!
Giving Kitchen’s financial assistance program serves food service workers in crisis.
Financial assistance is awarded based on the food service worker's financial need as well as a set of criteria according to the type of crisis (see below).
Most often, our financial assistance covers the cost of rent and utilities paid directly to the service provider(s). Applications are reviewed by Giving Kitchen Case Managers and a review committee made up of GK board members.
Food service workers can apply for assistance for up to six months after a crisis occurs. Once we receive a completed application and employment verification, the average time to process the application is one week.
Please note: we do not pay medical expenses.
APPLY NOWGiving Kitchen’s Financial Assistance Program
Giving Kitchen’s financial assistance program serves food service workers in crisis.
Financial assistance is awarded based on the food service worker's financial need as well as a set of criteria according to the type of crisis (see below).
Most often, our financial assistance covers the cost of rent and utilities paid directly to the service provider(s). Applications are reviewed by Giving Kitchen Case Managers and a review committee made up of GK board members.
Food service workers can apply for assistance for up to six months after a crisis occurs. Once we receive a completed application and employment verification, the average time to process the application is one week.
Please note: we do not pay medical expenses.
APPLY NOWCITY OF ASHVILLE UPDATES
Public officials are holding news briefings each day at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The briefings are streamed live on the Buncombe County Facebook Page and have also been broadcast on Blue Ridge Public Radio 88.1 FM. You can also listen them on the iHeart radio stations including 99.9, 104.3, 105.1 and 570 AM.
BELOVED ASHEVILLE
Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse has partnered with many great organizations over the years, including BELOVED ASHEVILLE.
As soon as the devastation took hold of our city, they jumped into action to service the community. BeLoved Asheville operates as a non-profit solely on the work and generosity of our amazing volunteers. They need your donations to continue to build community and live out our mission.
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