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The following charities have been vetted by the Texas Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association. If you have any questions, please contact us at communications@txrestaurant.org.

Mercy Chefs - Donate today

Mercy Chefs responds to disasters and emergencies by deploying professional chefs to prepare high-quality, hot meals on mass for victims, first responders, and volunteers. Mercy Chefs is already on the ground providing hot, nourishing meals to first responders and impacted families in Kerrville.

TX Restaurant Relief Fund

The mission of the TX Restaurant Relief Fund is to provide financial support to independent restaurants in Texas with funds designed to save employee jobs, rebuild foodservice communities, and provide relief in times of need. The TX Restaurant Relief Fund was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic by the Texas Restaurant Foundation—a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on the education and development of Texas’ restaurant industry workforce. 

If you’re looking to invest in long-term rebuilding after disaster strikes, please consider a tax-deductible contribution to the TX Restaurant Relief Fund. All funds directed towards a specific event will help impacted communities rebuild and restore the foodservice industry that serves their community so well.

Southern Smoke Foundation

The Southern Smoke Foundation assists employees of restaurants, bars, or restaurant/bar suppliers through its Emergency Relief Fund and its mental health services program.

World Central Kitchen

When disaster strikes, World Central Kitchen’s Chef Relief Team mobilizes to the front lines to start cooking and provide meals to people in need. WCK has provided tens of millions of fresh, nourishing meals for communities around the world.

Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE)

CORE provides grants to help food and beverage industry families bridge the financial gap during a qualifying crisis.