Even though temperatures are expected to warm in the coming days, there are still hundreds of thousands of people in the Houston area who are without power and clean, potable water. Others have been displaced from their homes after frozen pipes caused water damage, and the city’s unhoused population remains especially vulnerable to the cold.
To be sure, there is a great deal of need for hot, nutritious meals in Houston right now. Fortunately, a number of mutual aid collectives, community fridges, and hunger relief organizations are working around the clock to ensure that people get enough to eat and they could use some financial support.
Emeril Lagasse Foundation Announces Over $240,000 in End of Year Grants Emeril Lagasse Foundation Announces Over $240,000 in End of Year Grants
The Emeril Lagasse Foundation announce it awarded more than
$240,000.00 to eleven nonprofit organizations. The grants will support projects and initiatives aligned with the Foundation’s mission to create opportunities to inspire, mentor and enable youth to reach their full potential through culinary, nutrition and arts education. Emergency funds were also awarded to support hospitality industry workers who are experiencing financial struggles due to COVID-19.
“The need to support the youth in our community has always been a priority of the Foundation. This year, more young people than ever experienced unprecedented hardships,” said Emeril Lagasse Foundation president Brian Kish. “Our grant recipients this December have stepped up to meet increased and evolving needs, even as they faced reduced revenue. We are proud to in
Welcome to the ninth part of a series where we showcase the noteworthy food and drink experiences of a very weird year. In the spirit of the holidays, it s also a very special collaboration between the food writers of the Houston Press and Houston Food Finder, the online publication founded by former Houston Press restaurant critic and food editor Phaedra Cook. This ninth edition covers some of the important organizations that have helped hospitality workers survive this difficult year. Part 10 will explore some of the innovative changes restaurants made to survive the pandemic.
Favorite Financial Support to the Hospitality Industry