At Giving Kitchen, we invite you to get involved and support food
service workers facing crises. Our mission aims to provide
immediate financial aid and connect individuals with essential
community resources. By joining us, you can help create a
supportive environment that uplifts those who serve us every day.

If it wasn't for Giving kitchen my bills would pretty much cut off one by one because my chemotherapy leaves me to tired and unable to work.
When Can We Help?
If you or someone you know works in food service and has experienced one of our four qualifying crises within the past six months.
Injury
Breaks, bumps or another physical ailment causing a food service worker to miss work
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Illness
Coughs, colds or worse; a sickness causing a food service worker to miss work – In-patient treatment for substance abuse is included in this category
Learn MoreDeath of a Family Member
Death in a food service worker’s immediate family (spouse, parent, sibling, child, or caregiver)
Learn MoreHousing Disaster
Flood, fire or storm damage disrupting a food service worker’s work schedule and housing
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Ask for Help
Complete the Ask for Help form to let our team know more about your situation. A case worker will reach out within 2-3 days.
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Apply for Financial Assistance
If found eligible, your caseworker will send you a form to provide supporting documents for your application.
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Get Approved
Our team will review your application and documents to determine your award.
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Get Direct Payments
We send your rent and utility payment checks directly to you. Then, you can pay your bills on your own schedule.
Other Ways we Help
STORIES
Hear from the people that we’ve helped and the supporters who have made it possible.