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Ask for Help

At Giving Kitchen, we believe the bravest thing anyone can do is to ask for help. It’s the first step towards stabilizing the crises that can strike anyone at any time.

How It Works

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    Ask For Help

    Complete the form by providing details about your current situation.

  • 2

    Case Review

    Our team will review your case and assign you a dedicated case manager. They may ask you for additional information to process your case.

  • 3

    Decision

    Based on the information you provide, you may receive Financial Assistance, a Stability Network referral, or both.

  • 4

    Receive Help

    Access resources tailored to your needs for the assistance you require.

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FAQs

What do I need to qualify for financial assistance?

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Giving Kitchen can assist food service workers who have experienced an unexpected injury, illness, death of an immediate family member, or a housing disaster (such as a flood or fire) within the past four months while working in food service.

What does financial assistance cover?

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Giving Kitchen’s Financial Assistance program provides direct assistance for rent and utility payments. It does not cover payments for cell phones, insurance, internet, cable, or similar expenses.

What is considered an immediate family member?

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Immediate family members include: children, spouse, parents, and grandparents. In-laws, cousins, aunts, uncles, and other extended family members are not considered immediate family and are not eligible for financial assistance.

What documentation is needed for a successful application?

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Required documentation varies depending on the type of crisis. Generally, Giving Kitchen asks for:

  • A pay stub from the time of the crisis.
  • Rent/mortgage and basic utility bills.
  • Crisis-specific documentation:
    • Illness/Injury: A doctor’s note with a diagnosis and expected time of missed work.
    • Death of an Immediate Family Member: A death certificate and documentation that proves your relationship to the deceased (e.g., a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or other legal documentation).
    • Housing Disaster: A fire report or similar documentation.
    • Motor Vehicle Accident: A police report.

What is not included in food service?

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Gas stations, grocery stores, food production facilities, third-party delivery companies, and airline catering are not eligible for Giving Kitchen services.

How long does the process take?

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Giving Kitchen case managers will reach out to you via phone, text, or email within seven business days of receiving your completed Ask for Help form.

Do I qualify for assistance if my immediate family member is sick?

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Yes, you are eligible for our Stability Network resource referral program, which provides support for such situations. You may also qualify for Financial Assistance if a doctor provides a note with a diagnosis and the expected time you will need to miss work to care for your sick immediate family member.

How is financial assistance awarded?

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Financial assistance is awarded through direct checks made out to your rent/mortgage or utility companies. Checks are mailed to your home for you to distribute to the billing companies. Please allow 2–6 weeks for delivery. Note: Checks are sent via USPS and do not include tracking numbers.

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