The Ohio Restaurant Employee Relief Fund was established as a collaborative effort between the Ohio Restaurant Association and its Education Foundation to provide emergency funding for personnel in the foodservice industry who have been affected by the recent pandemic.  Donations from the general public and corporations are encouraged to the Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation to continue to provide financial relief to individuals who need it the most. 

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Restaurants are cornerstones of every community and with our industry in a catastrophic state due to the  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 the recent pandemic.

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Two recent Relief Fund fundraisers came to a close and wanted to recognize the generous donation from Crown Royal and Columbus TacoFest.  The hospitality industry is so very grateful for your support and proud to have you as part of its community.   

The Relief Fund continues to partners with a variety of organizations to be able to provide financial assistance to help restaurant, foodservice and hospitality employees in their time of need. If interested in pursuing this opportunity, please contact Patty Halper at phalper@ohiorestaurant.org. 

Two recent Relief Fund fundraisers came to a close and wanted to recognize the generous donation from Crown Royal and Columbus TacoFest.  The hospitality industry is so very grateful for your support and proud to have you as part of its community.     

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 the pandemic and are struggling with meeting their daily financial needs. The following companies and individuals have donated $500 and above to the Ohio Restaurant Employee Relief Fund.