HOUSTON, Texas Houston s Southern Smoke Foundation has kicked off a new round of fundraising in response to the devastation of the winter storm. These efforts include intriguing new chef dinners, a collaboration with global burger juggernaut Shake Shack, and a massive donation from a concerned Houstonian.
Over the weekend, the local nonprofit announced the creation of its Texas winter storm relief fund that will benefit restaurant workers statewide. Hospitality workers in need of emergency cash assistance - for example, to repair a home damaged by burst pipes - may apply via the organization s website. Since the start of the pandemic, Southern Smoke has issued over $5 million in grants nationwide.