Hospitality Resources
In addition to the ABTG COVID-19 Relief Fund, there are resources available to the hospitality industry at the local, state, and national level.
Hospitality Relief Dashboard
BarMagic founder Tobin Ellis has compiled hundreds of links at the Hospitality Relief Dashboard for North America. The Dashboard features an interactive map for local resources as well as U.S. national links. Links are continuously being added to the Dashboard.
Another Round Another Rally
Another Round Another Rally is raising emergency funds for hospitality workers in restaurants, bars, and hotels across the U.S. Apply for relief or make a donation at the ARAR website. You can apply for aid in Spanish by telephone Monday-Friday 6:30-9:30pm EST at 480-702-1669.
USBG National Charity Foundation
The USBG National Charity Foundation is accepting applications for grants from the Bartender Emergency Assistance Program. Grants to approved applicants are expected to range from $150 to $500. This grant is open to applicants in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and other US Territories.
NOTE: You do NOT need to be a USBG member to apply for a grant.
NO US WITHOUT YOU
No Us Without You is a 501c3 non-profit public charity providing food security for undocumented Back Of House staff and their families. Undocumented hospitality workers are the backbone of the hospitality industry. They are unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are not eligible for unemployment benefits even though they’re taxed every paycheck. Your $33 donation will feed a family of four for a week.
Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
The Restaurant Employee Relief Fund was created to help restaurant industry employees experiencing extraordinary hardship in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. This Fund is operated by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), whose mission is to attract, empower and advance today’s and tomorrow’s restaurant and foodservice workers.