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. Ohio restaurants employ more than 585,000 of your friends, neighbors and family. We have all experienced exemplary hospitality, celebrated life’s biggest moments, enjoyed a relaxing meal as well as received a donation from a favorite restaurant.  Financial contributions from the general public, charitable foundations, and businesses are encouraged to the Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation to continue to provide financial relief to individuals and their families during times of emergencies and crisis.

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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 is available for Ohio employees in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry that are facing adversity. 

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Two recent Relief Fund fundraising campaigns have concluded 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 partner 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. 

Thank you to our Donors!

Your contribution makes a difference in the lives of restaurant, foodservice and hospitality workers who are facing adversity 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.