Throughout the past year the coronavirus pandemic has made making ends meet more difficult for many. Essential workers, like those in food service, in particular have experienced increased risks, and often their jobs offer little protection or security should an employee fall ill or need time off work. The Giving Kitchen (GK) works to provide emergency assistance to food service workers through financial support and a network of community resources.
“We provide a financial assistance program that supplements cost of living for those experiencing illness, injury, death of an immediate family member or a housing disaster like a flood or fire,” said Jen Hidinger-Kendrick, co-founder and marketing and communications director at GK.