It’s no secret the restaurant world has been hard hit by COVID-19. Here we will keep a running list going of things you can do to help:
A New York Hospitality Coalition has formed, if you work in the trade in any capacity, please join it here!
ROAR.NY is a relief plan & petition put together by tens of NY hospitality groups including Momofuku, Jean-Georges, Contra and Atoboy, who ask the government to implement well-formulated relief bills – read more and sign here:
https://www.change.org/p/ny-governor-andrew-cuomo-roar-relief-opportunity-for-all-restaurants
Assistance for Individuals & Businesses:
https://secure.restaurantworkerscf.org/np/clients/restaurantworkerscf/donation.jsp?campaign=2&forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&test=true
-Link to donate
https://www.restaurantworkerscf.org/news/2020/3/15/resources-for-restaurants-and-workers-coping-with-the-covid-19-emergency
-List of seek assistance & additional information
https://www.c19helpsquad.com/
-Sign up to give or receive financial assistance and connect with others who need or are willing to provide help via shopping for groceries, chores around the home, etc.
https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap
-Grants for bartenders and / or their spouses & children
https://ofwemergencyfund.org/help
-Cash assistance to restaurant workers, delivery drivers, and other service workers
https://a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/
-Food Stamps, Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and additional government-run assistance programs
Venmo Account @win-son
-Relief fund for undocumented workers
https://serviceindustry.tips/
-“Tip your bartender” program — electronically tip a bartender when enjoying a beverage at home
-Punch (IG @punch_drink) also working on a similar program – details TBA
-Venmo @bkservicecoalition
https://www.eater.com/2020/3/17/21182293/coronavirus-relief-funds-restaurants-food-service-workers
-List of relief funds for restaurants, bars, and service workers
General Resources:
https://www.restaurantworkerscf.org/
https://punchdrink.com/articles/were-in-this-together-how-to-help-hospitality-industry-coronavirus/
-Updated daily with new resources & ways to help
https://vinepair.com/coronavirus-drinks-industry/
-Live blog with the latest news and analysis on the effects of the Covid-19 on the drinks industry
https://imbibemagazine.com/how-to-help-the-hospitality-industry-during-covid-19-closures/?utm_source=soldsie&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=200315_howtosupportthehospitalitycommunityduringcovid-19closures
-Links to relief funds & initiatives across the country
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/how-to-support-restaurants
-List of merchandise and goods available from affected businesses & other helpful information
Relief for Businesses:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/businesses/covid19-business-outreach.page
-Loans & grants for small businesses affected by COVID-19
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNOye6aCd4Z1xbfYZ1X8cpYye-v8ZW1azFMEgCXMZ_O7HB7A/viewform
-Survey for Nightlife Workers, Freelancers, and Business Impacted by COVID-19
https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2020/03/15/grubhub-has-suspended-its-collection-of-commission-fees-from-independent-restaurants
-Commission fees suspended for independent restaurants in Boston, Chicago, New York City, Portland, and San Francisco.
Mental Health Resources:
https://restaurantafterhours.org/resources#b6a8f63b-a115-424a-82d7-d529048fe294
-Support groups for members of the hospitality industry
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/nyc-well.page
-24/7 toll-free counseling via phone, text, or online
Temporary Work:
https://forms.gle/pMSpShn7rPAY6rDQ7
-Please fill out this form if you are a service worker affected by a restaurant closure and would like to be connected to wine & spirits shops in NYC seeking assistance with delivery orders and other related services.
Marketing & Outreach:
-Email hello@thefeiringline.com with your updated delivery options, links to a website / menu, etc. to be featured in Alice’s website and newsletter.
Also, please respond to this email with updates regarding your business! We would love to support and promote what you’ve got going on.
Contacting Government Officials:
http://www.mygovnyc.org
-Search your representatives by address – includes contact information
https://ny.curbed.com/2017/3/15/14886664/nyc-elected-officials-representative-how-to-contact
-Breakdown of key elected officials with contact information, description of their role, and stances on major issues.
Adaptation & Resilience:
A daily update by Noma’s educational branch publishing inspirational tips & measures from restaurants fighting the Covid-19 crisis all around the world.
Turning unused ingredients and staff into delicious soups feeding the community
Here is a list of funds setup by specific New York City Restaurants to help their workers: