Keep an eye on this growing list of resources. Newest information will pop to the top of this list. Read my open letter to the catering industry here. Please also follow me on Twitter @cs_editor for other quick bursts of information. Stay strong and do not lose hope. —Kathleen
3.20.20 a.m.
Great information from ACF (American Culinary Federation):
Financial assistance:
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
San Francisco, CA- COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS RESILIENCY FUND
Charlottesville, VA- Charlottesville Restaurant Community Fund
Georgia- Giving Kitchen
Texas- Southern Smoke Foundation Emergency Relief Program
NYC- Rethink Food Restaurant Response Program
Seattle, WA- 2020 Emergency Fund for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
U.S. Small Business Administration Loans
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Program
U.S. Small Business Administration Lender Match Program
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program (Available to members of the United States Bartenders Guild)
Jameson Whiskey is pledging $500,000 to support the charity of the United States Bartenders Guild
Resources for restaurants:
The Trotter Project: COVID-19 Information and Resources
Petition: Save America's Restaurants
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Combating the Coronavirus
National Restaurant Association: Coronavirus Information
Safety & sanitation information:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Overview of COVID-19
U.S. Department of Labor Q&A on Fair Labor Standards Act and Family and Medical Leave Act
Environmental Protection Agency List of approved disinfectants for use against Coronavirus
National Restaurant Association COVID-19 Prevention tips
Centers for Disease Control Community Mitigation Strategy
Other Resources:
Topic of Conversation: COVID-19
Atlanta Restaurants Temporarily Offering Curbside Pick-Up and Delivery
Tracking Nashville Restaurant Closures and Changes Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Where to Eat Excellent Takeout While Dallas’s Dining Rooms Are Closed
As Austin Bars Close for Now, Nickel City Shares a Guide on How to Shutter Responsibly