Emergency Relief Fund - Southern Smoke Foundation
2500 Summer Street, Suite 3113, Houston, TX 77007
Open to all individuals employed in the food and beverage industry, working a minimum of 30 hours per week for a minimum of six months, and are experiencing a financial crisis
Application/registration form employment verification/pay stubs name and background details public record supporting documents such as leases, eviction notices, medical bills, utility bills written sentences about reason for applying and challenges being faced
- Hours: 10 am - 6 pm Monday - Friday CST - Website: 24 hours/7 days a week
Visit website to apply for the application online
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Provides emergency funding to restaurant and beverage employees or owners, and restaurant/bar supplier employees who are facing unforeseen circumstances. The funds are used to help pay for essentials like groceries, clothing, medications, and may cover the cost of rent, natural disaster damages, lost wages, and more. There is no deadline for requests and no cap on the amount given. Types of crises the funds may help with include accidents, change of circumstance, housing crisis, medical/dental issue, natural disaster, or victims of crime/violence. Grants are awarded based on unforeseen financial crises, and applications must be submitted through the website to be considered. Southern Smoke will evaluate each case based on the state of an applicant's emergency.
11/10/2025
Southern Smoke Foundation
A nonprofit organization founded and run by current and past food and beverage industry workers to help households with necessary costs, address mental health, and extend aid to families.