The Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3), in collaboration with the Ohio Restaurant Association formed the Ohio Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to activate emergency funding for personnel in the foodservice industry who have been affected by COVID-19.  Donations from the general public and corporations are encouraged to the Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation to continue to provide relief and aid to individuals who require it the most. 

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Restaurants are cornerstones of every community and with our industry in a catastrophic state due to the COVID pandemic, now is the time for Ohioans to respond. It's time to support those who have supported us and the communities we call home.

Financial relief available for Ohio employees in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry that have been affected by COVID-19

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The Ohio Restaurant Employee Relief Fund has partnered with various vendors, corporations and events to collectively fundraise for restaurant, foodservice and hospitality employees who have experienced significant Income loss as well as other hardships due to the COVID pandemic.   The Relief Fund is currently collaborating with the following partners, please click on the icon for additional information:

Platform Beer Co. has undertaken a year-long campaign, Haze to Raise benefitting the Ohio Restaurant Employee Relief Fund as their way to be supportive of our industry and its employees.  One dollar for every Haze Jude case sold will go directly to support the Relief Fund.

It has been a difficult year for our industry and its employees, and Platform knows our      beloved service industry will bounce back and keep serving up delicious food and beverages to Ohio communities.  Check your local grocery store for Haze Jude Hazy IPA availability or order at your favorite restaurant or bar. 

Thank you to our Donors!

Your contribution makes a difference in the lives of restaurant, foodservice and hospitality workers who have been displaced due to COVID-19 and are struggling with meeting their daily financial needs. The following companies and individuals have made a donation of $500 or above to the Ohio Restaurant Employee Relief Fund.